Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.16
Liaison Lissette Hernandez
Submission Date Sept. 20, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Florida International University
OP-2: Building Design and Construction

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.71 / 4.00
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New building space that meets "Eligible Buildings Criteria":
971,286 Square feet

New building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but not LEED certified:
798,119 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Certified :
0 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Silver certified:
114,929 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Gold certified :
58,238 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Platinum certified:
0 Square feet

The website URL where a copy of the institution's guidelines or policies for green building is available :
An electronic copy of the guidelines or policies :
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The date(s) the policies or guidelines were adopted:
2007

A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:

FIU is committed to build all new construction to a minimum of USGBC LEED Silver certification. The practice was adopted in 2007 when former President, Modesto Maidque signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. All buildings funded and built thereafter have met this criteria. The only buildings that are excused from this practice are parking garages because they can not be LEED certified. Market Station, the newest parking garage on campus has some mixed use areas including offices, a food court, and classrooms. This was built to LEED certification but could not be certified. While FIU is committed to building to a minimum of LEED Silver, FIU strives to hit the higher levels. Currently FIU has one LEED Silver and one LEED Gold certified building; there are currently 4 buildings under construction that will hit LEED Silver or Gold certification.


The names of all buildings that are certified under the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations, LEED for Commercial Interiors, and/or LEED for Core and Shell Green Building Rating Systems:

Academic Health Center 3 (Nursing) - LEED Silver Certified - FIU's first LEED certified building.
School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) - LEED Gold Certified.


The names of all buildings designed and constructed in accordance with green building guidelines and policies but not LEED certified:

Market Station (Parking Garage 5) - mixed use parking garage - holds Parking and Transportation Department Offices, FIU Police Department, FIU Faculty Group Practice, food court, and classrooms.


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