Greening the Campus: Furman University

1. Greening the Campus: Furman University A Review of Ecologically Responsible Practices and LEED at Furman

2. Presentation Outline • The Campus Today & Historic Development • Quick Campus Tour • What It Means To Be “Green” at Furman • USGBC & LEED • Specific Sustainable Programs on Campus • Process & Leadership, Building Community, Alternative Transportation, Energy Use & Conservation, Recycling/Adaptive Reuse, Landscape, Hipp Hall (LEED Building), Educational Incentives, Transferable & Non-Transferable Ideas

3. Furman University: 2003 Students • 2,623 undergraduates • 473 graduate students • 46 states and 31 foreign countries represented • More than 70% of Furman students go on to graduate school • Faculty • 200 full-time

4. Campus Tour: Important Places Multi-modal transportation: A major thoroughfare with pedestrian / electric cart / bike lanes (above) Form & Function: The symbolic campus core is the chapel facing library across constructed pond previously used for cooling water Recycling: The new Alumni House is the next life for an historic home Community Building & Quality of Life: Student life facilities create a hub for campus community activities in a lovely setting adjacent to the pond Ecologically Responsible Construction: Hipp Hall is nominated for a Silver LEED rating

5. Campus Tour: The Lake / Stormwater Reservoir Place Making & Stormwater Management: The central lake is the stormwater catchment's basin for the majority of the campus. The lake anchors the core of campus. Student life facilities in forested areas have beautiful views to the water. A part of the original campus plan, the lake still has excess capacity for increased runoff generated by future campus development. Around the Lake Book Store / Dining Hall Complex

6. Campus Tour: The Power of Trees and Evergreen Shrubs Shaded Parking Lots: Trees beautify parking lots and reduce the “heat island” effect. Screened Parking Lots: Evergreen trees and shrubs and small grade changes screen parking lots at the campus’ main entrance. Focus on Native Plant Communities: The campus landscape includes beautiful native plantings that increase biodiversity. This also reduces reliance on turf and flower beds that require higher levels of maintenance, irrigation, and fertilizers that may contain heavy metals.

7. What is Means To Be “Green” at Furman University • Mission Statement • “In order for the human population to be sustained at the planetary scale, the paradigm of sustainability must be applied at the local community.As a self-contained community, Furman University is a perfect setting to bring these ideas of sustainability into practice, as well as to educate the next generation of leaders about the importance of this perspective. • In support of this, the Board of Trustees of Furman University has incorporated the following goal in the university’s strategic plan: • “Furman University will strengthen its commitment to the environment by promoting the concept of sustainability through: • educational programs • environmentally sensitive campus operations and construction practices • public awareness initiatives” S u s t a i n a b i l i t y M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t “Eco Cottage” Dormitory

8. Process & Leadership Building Community - Living on Campus - Pedestrian-Oriented Campus Core Alternative Transportation Energy Use & Conservation Recycling / Adaptive Reuse Landscape “Eco-Cottage” Dormitory Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED Building) Educational Incentives Transferable & Non-Transferable Ideas LEED BUILDINGS Herman N. Hipp Hall 2.0 Gold Duke Library – Registered Furman Hall - Registered Younts Conference Center - Registered Specific Sustainable Programs on Campus

9. Alternative Transportation • Electric Carts • 35 electric golf carts have replaced 31 gasoline autos and trucks in facilities services. • Dedicated cart parking / charging stations are located throughout campus. • All deliveries are received at a central location and then carried across campus in electric silver trucks (Chrysler, $8,000 each) • Bicycle Use • The “Green Bike” program was initiated in 2001 with 52 campus-owned bikes for everyone’s use. • Students now bring their own bikes to school in large numbers. Demand for bike racks has tripled and students now lobby for more attractive and covered racks. Grant funds have provided some bike storage facilities. Bus • Intercampus transportation bus service provides service throughout campus during day and evening hours. • Segways • Furman may buy several Segways for the facilities and maintenance personnel. Electric delivery vehicle Bus Route

10. Water Efficiency Lake Water As Irrigation Water from the storm water reservoir Lake is used to irrigate 60% of the campus landscape.

11. Energy Use & Conservation Thermal Solar • These solar panels provide the heat energy required to maintain the University swimming pool and to preheat the domestic water for the entire building. • The system was installed in 1986 and has proven to be a cost effective method for water heating systems. • Photo-Voltaic Systems • This 2.4 kW PV system was installed in 2000 to supply power to the Eco-Cottage. Unused energy is sent back to our campus electrical grid. • PV technology is not cost-effective at this time because of the low cost of power in South Carolina.

12. Energy Use & Conservation • Central Energy Plant • Installed in 2001 to provide chilled water to the core campus buildings. This system replaced 11 individual building chillers that were using R-11 refrigerant. • The central plant utilizes a gas driven chiller for electric demand reduction and heat recovery from the jacket and exhaust. llllll111111 444444444444 444444444444

13. Energy Use & Conservation • Central Energy Monitoring • Energy use data for each building is centrally collected thru the Building Automation System (BAS). • Campus wide BAS provides ability to shut down equipment according to unoccupied schedules or demand limiting criteria.. llllll111111 444444444444 444444444444

14. Energy Use & Conservation • Lighting • The campus is upgrading the lighting on campus to reduce light pollution and for improved security. • “Down-lights” are being added over time to reduce light pollution. Acorn lights with ‘box lights’ are being installed on the main campus and the perimeter of buildings. • Light levels average 1.5 foot candles.

15. Energy Use & Conservation • Energy Use • Realized cost savings of $ 226,000 over 1998 Base Year

16. Recycling Residence Hall and Office Refuse The student Environmental Action Group wrote a grant proposal that garnered the state money for recycling containers at all residence halls. The students now manage the residence hall recycling programs. Construction Waste and Cut/Fill 76% (not including soil) to 88% (including soil) of construction waste is recycled. ‘Cut’ created by building projects is stockpiled to use as ‘fill’ for future projects. When an athletic field needed regrading, facilities stockpiled soil from other projects for two years, saving the university more than $20,000. Trees Dead trees and fallen limbs are ground up and reused as mulch. Grant funds paid for wood chipper. Administration Building Entrance

17. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold Building) Building Green • Academic building: undergraduate economic, education and accounting, graduate program studies, continuing education, outreach for senior citizens and education department-related services. • Opened 2002 • Decided to go for a LEED certification during Schematic Design phase, setting the schedule back and increasing the cost. However, Furman determined that having a LEED-certified building was very important to show their commitment to sustainable practices. • The LEED documentation was done by an outside firm. The architects were not LEED- certified but the university project manager was LEED-certified.

18. TEAM APPROCH: Architect: Craig Gaulden & Davis Engineer: Mc Cracken & Lopez Contractor: Triangle Construction ( Member USGBC) Bryant Nixon – LEED 2.0 Professional Landscape Architect: Mark Byington, ASLA

19. Herman N.Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) Sustainable Sites (SS) • The available lot had a steep grade change and was longitudinal • Site selection and building orientation were done before Furman decided to go for a LEED certification. The building orientation did not allow them to gain a daylight LEED point. • The building foot print was reduced by designing for 3 ½ stories • Catch basin / oil interceptor were installed • No cisterns were used (because of cost concerns), but downspouts are tied into storm water system • No use of pervious pavement because there were concerns about maintenance • 1.5 foot candles for outdoor lighting credit • Lobby and stair core accommodate an existing pedestrian path across campus

20. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) Sustainable Site (SS) • Existing trees retained to reduce disturbance of the immediate environment • Selected plants require less irrigation than the standard campus landscape. Turf is used sparingly. Many native species are planted, although some plants are non-native exotics. • River stones along drainage swales slow stormwater surface flow and help reduce the amount of pollutants reaching the storm water system. • Exterior furnishings include recycled plastic and recyclable powder-coated steel.

21. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold)

22. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold)

23. Hipp Hall (LEED Building) Mechanical System Design • Building uses hot and chilled water from Central Energy Plant • Mechanical system consists of single AHU and VAV boxes with hot water reheat. Fan coils for data closets. • An enthalpy wheel is used to exchange heat between the outside and exhaust air streams. • CO2 monitors are used extensively to reduce OA flow and ensure good IAQ. • An air side economizer is utilized. • Occupancy sensors are used to shut down light and send room in unoccupied mode. • Extensive use of Variable Frequency Drives.

24. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) • Monitoring Energy & Utilities Usage • Use BAS system to schedule equipment off when not in use. • Use trends from BAS to continuously monitor performance.

25. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) • Performance Results • 30% energy savings over comparable building. • Significantly improved Indoor Air Quality due to dehumidification control and good ventilation control.

26. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold)

27. LEED EQ Credit 8.2: Views for 90% of Spaces

28. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) Interior Spaces • Occupants were part of programming, selecting finishes and colors, and furniture selection. • Standard offices are 150 s.f. and each office has unique furniture arrangements • A double window system allows views to the outside from the central interior corridor • Custodial and recycling rooms have separate exhaust systems (walls go to deck). It is smaller than usual for LEED criteria, but was accepted because LEED did not have a size criteria at the time.

29. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) Interior Spaces • Occupants were part of programming, finishes and color selection and each occupant picked their furniture • Classrooms are equipped with computerized touch screens, projectors, and light dimmers from central panels. Cost per classroom: $22,000 • Bathrooms with showers • Aerated faucets conserve water usage • Walk-off mats at entry doors to reduce interior cleaning costs Interior Lighting • Light sensors are in each room. (Furniture placement sometimes interferes with proper operation.) • 100% down-lighting throughout the building provides enough foot candles to achieve the LEED standard. Up-lighting for indirect effects is found sporadically throughout the building. • Plans for an atrium through the central corridor on the 2nd and 3rd floors were abandoned when the lighting consultant determined that it would not create significant light gain, as well as reduce room sizes. 2nd Floor Central Corridor

30. Hipp Hall (LEED Building) Interior Finishes • Finishes were manufactured locally, including ‘green’ carpet • Carpeted baseboards instead of vinyl • Linoleum flooring was chosen for wearing as well as, or better than, vinyl flooring. It is also more easily repaired. • Water-based wood stains • No VOC paints • Carpet and linoleum adhesives had low VOC’s. Furman had difficulty documenting adhesive VOC levels because not all manufacturers have tested their products • Although they used “sustainably-harvested” wood, no wood LEED point was awarded, in part because of the large quantity of wood roof trusses, as well as formaldehyde in the casework plywood. • Used only recycled dry wall (refused a dry wall load that came from the wrong plant). • Other items with recycled content: - acoustic ceiling tile - steel - ceramic tile

31. LEED Materials and Resource: Prerequisite 1: Recycling Getting The Word Out Students, staff, and faculty are educated about the various recycling programs.

32. LEED MR Prerequisite: Storage & Collection of Recyclables

33. LEED MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management LEED Construction Waste Recycling Trash – A - Way and site superintendent sorted trash for savings over Landfil costs. 83% of site debris recycled. Construction Waste and Cut/Fill 76% (not including soil) to 88% (including soil) of construction waste is recycled. ‘Cut’ created by building projects is stockpiled to use as ‘fill’ for future projects. When an athletic field needed regrading, facilities stockpiled soil from other projects for two years, saving the university more than $20,000.

34. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold)

35. Hipp Hall (LEED Building) Innovative LEED point • Use of signage to educate the public about how LEED points were achieved • Educate the Local Community • Educate the Design Community

36. Herman N. HippHipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold) Prepared by CGD Architects And Planner

37. Herman N. Hipp Hall (LEED 2.0 Gold

38. Typical LEED Building Costs

39. Transferable Ideas • Centralize Utilities, utilize a central energy plant • Recycle construction waste • Stockpile ‘cut’ for future ‘fill’ uses • Custodial -managed recycling programs • Moving day recycling / charity sale • Monitor and document energy and water usage • Eco-Cottage living/learning model • Build ‘Green’: Implement sustainable practices during renovations and new construction • Use storm water retention ponds for irrigation where appropriate • Re-forest the campus, including parking areas • Include students/employees in green initiatives

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41. The Board of Trustees of Furman University has incorporated the following goal in the university's strategic plan: "Furman University will strengthen its commitment to the environment by promoting the concept of sustainability through educational programs, environmentally sensitive campus operations and construction practices, and public awareness initiatives."

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