Environmentally Conscious Building Practices

Lassiter Hall

  • High-efficiency windows
  • Low-energy motors and drives installed on all major mechanical systems
  • Remotely monitored heating and air conditioning controls
  • Smart lighting that adjusts to natural lighting levels
  • Extra insulation

Georgia Dorm

  • High-efficiency heating and air units
  • Energy mizers on vending machines

Across Campus

  • Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s) replace incandescent lamps
  • Occupancy sensors being tested in several buildings
 

Make PC greener

What are other colleges and universities doing to promote sustainability?

The Green Report Card - A report card that grades how green higher education institutions are.

Campus Chillout - A National Wildlife Federation contest that encourages college students to try to solve global warming issues. The 2008 winners are listed.