According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the residential and commercial buildings sector accounts for 31% of the total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions including electricity end-use indirect emissions, making sustainable building one of the most important things an institution can do to reduce its carbon footprint and positively impact our local and global community. Research has linked sustainably-certified buildings with enhanced student testing performance and improved health outcome...| Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives
Last fall, Emory celebrated the opening of The Ridge, the university’s new on-campus student housing development for graduate and professional students. Now, The Ridge has become Emory’s 21st building to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Buildings Council, and the 42nd LEED-certified building overall. The certification program is the world’s most prominent green building rating system; its LEED Gold rating distingui...| Emory Office of Sustainability Initiatives