Campus Sustainability
Contact Information:
UCCS Office of Sustainability
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy CSB 207
Colorado Springs CO 80918
sustain@uccs.edu
Telephone: 719-255-3089
Linda Kogan
Director, Office of Sustainability
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy CSB 207
Colorado Springs CO 80918
lkogan@uccs.edu
Telephone: 719-255-3757
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Sustainability Tours:
Members of the UCCS Sustainability Office are available to lead campus tours that highlight sustainability initiatives. Highlights include a focus on LEED certification and high performance buildings, including the Recreation Center and Science Engineering, introduction to our single-stream recycling program, and a visit to our organic garden. Please call us at 255-3089 so that we can design a tour that meets the needs of your group.
Environmental Features of Science Engineering Building
The goal for the Science Engineering building is LEED Silver certification. Architectural Energy Corporation is conducting the LEED process and
energy modeling for the building. As of April, 2006 there were 30 points in the yes column, 14 in the maybe and 25 in the no column.
Energy Performance
The University requires that all new facilities achieve a high level of energy efficiency and environmental responsiveness. The high performance
design consultant, in addition to facilitating the LEED process, will provide advanced design assistance in energy modeling, energy performance
analyses, and parametric analysis of the building envelope.
Annual energy use predictions will be determined using the DOE-2.2 simulation software package including 3-D images of the building. Two energy
models will be developed to compare annual energy performance: the proposed design model and a baseline model complying with ASHRAE Standards 90.1-1999
and 62-1999.
A parametric analysis on the building envelope will be conducted with a goal of isolating several key building components to determine their impacts
upon energy consumption and to reveal potential opportunities for further savings. These include envelope insulation, glazing characteristics and
reflectivity of the roof surface.
An Energy and Daylight Analysis Schematic Design Report was completed April 4, 2006 by Architectural Energy Partnership. Based on energy modeling
the proposed building design is expected to achieve 19.6% annual energy saving over a baseline model (ASHRAE 90.1).
Additional sustainability plans:
- 75% construction waste diversion - With three simultaneous construction projects on campus, we are already making plans to coordinate
construction recycling efforts.
- Water saving strategies - Our goal is a 20 percent reduction in water use through low flow fixtures, waterless urinals, and water efficient
landscaping.
- Building Commissioning - This independent commissioning agent will work with the design team through Design Development and Construction
Documents. They will also work with the CM/GC during construction and perform monitoring and verification to assure the design intent is
fulfilled.
- Integrated Design Process and Stakeholder Participation - As an institution of higher learning, the university is committed to involving as
many stakeholders as possible in the process of adding new buildings to the campus. A Sustainable Design Charrette was held for the campus
community April 21, 2006 to inform stakeholders of design progress and to request input for sustainability priorities for the new building.
- Thermal storage - an ice storage unit will help to shift our electricity loads to off peak hours, which ultimately reduces demand for energy
capacity at the local utility company.
Contact Information:
UCCS Office of Sustainability
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy CSB 207
Colorado Springs CO 80918
sustain@uccs.edu
Telephone: 719-255-3089
Linda Kogan
Director, Office of Sustainability
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy CSB 207
Colorado Springs CO 80918
lkogan@uccs.edu
Telephone: 719-255-3757
Sign up for our newsletter here!
Sustainability Tours:
Members of the UCCS Sustainability Office are available to lead campus tours that highlight sustainability initiatives. Highlights include a focus on LEED certification and high performance buildings, including the Recreation Center and Science Engineering, introduction to our single-stream recycling program, and a visit to our organic garden. Please call us at 255-3089 so that we can design a tour that meets the needs of your group.
Environmental Features of Science Engineering Building
The goal for the Science Engineering building is LEED Silver certification. Architectural Energy Corporation is conducting the LEED process and energy modeling for the building. As of April, 2006 there were 30 points in the yes column, 14 in the maybe and 25 in the no column.
Energy Performance
The University requires that all new facilities achieve a high level of energy efficiency and environmental responsiveness. The high performance design consultant, in addition to facilitating the LEED process, will provide advanced design assistance in energy modeling, energy performance analyses, and parametric analysis of the building envelope.
Annual energy use predictions will be determined using the DOE-2.2 simulation software package including 3-D images of the building. Two energy models will be developed to compare annual energy performance: the proposed design model and a baseline model complying with ASHRAE Standards 90.1-1999 and 62-1999.
A parametric analysis on the building envelope will be conducted with a goal of isolating several key building components to determine their impacts upon energy consumption and to reveal potential opportunities for further savings. These include envelope insulation, glazing characteristics and reflectivity of the roof surface.
An Energy and Daylight Analysis Schematic Design Report was completed April 4, 2006 by Architectural Energy Partnership. Based on energy modeling the proposed building design is expected to achieve 19.6% annual energy saving over a baseline model (ASHRAE 90.1).
Additional sustainability plans:
- 75% construction waste diversion - With three simultaneous construction projects on campus, we are already making plans to coordinate construction recycling efforts.
- Water saving strategies - Our goal is a 20 percent reduction in water use through low flow fixtures, waterless urinals, and water efficient landscaping.
- Building Commissioning - This independent commissioning agent will work with the design team through Design Development and Construction Documents. They will also work with the CM/GC during construction and perform monitoring and verification to assure the design intent is fulfilled.
- Integrated Design Process and Stakeholder Participation - As an institution of higher learning, the university is committed to involving as many stakeholders as possible in the process of adding new buildings to the campus. A Sustainable Design Charrette was held for the campus community April 21, 2006 to inform stakeholders of design progress and to request input for sustainability priorities for the new building.
- Thermal storage - an ice storage unit will help to shift our electricity loads to off peak hours, which ultimately reduces demand for energy capacity at the local utility company.