Green Buildings
The design and construction of buildings greatly impacts energy consumption and pollution. We are committed to green building by utilizing energy efficient standards on all new construction and applicable renovation projects.
LEED Certified Construction
Several recent projects have been constructed in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, including the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, South Campus Parking Ramp, Student Success Center and Sage Hall.
What is LEED? How can we know if a building is green? And how green is it? The U.S. Green Building Council has developed standards for sustainable building practices at various levels, including the LEED certification system. Learn more about green building standards from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Dry Fermentation Anaerobic Biodigester
Through implementing a dry fermentation anaerobic biodigester system, UW Oshkosh is creating a better environment for the campus and local communities. The plant will lengthen the lifespan of landfills, increase capacity at compost sites and decrease energy consumption and cost of moving waste. Learn more.
Sage Hall
As the University’s first new academic building in 40 years, Sage Hall will open its doors in fall 2011. Solar photovoltaic and hot water installations will generate 10 percent of the energy needs for this 190,000-square-foot building.
Student Recreation and Wellness Center
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SRWC opened in 2007, and was designed with numerous sustainable features. It was designed to the equivalent of a LEED Silver rating. Some of the features include:
- Generous windows deliver panoramic river views as well as natural lighting to many spaces, reducing electrical loads.
- More than half of construction waste was recycled or reused.
- 20 percent of building materials were regionally manufactured.
