Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
About LEED
LEED, which is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was developed by the United States Green Building Council for the design of high-performance, sustainable buildings and interiors. The LEED ratings system is a widely used set of standards for evaluating sustainable, environmentally responsible facility design and construction.
The LEED Building Rating System is organized into several categories:
- Energy and atmosphere
- Indoor environmental quality
- Innovation in design
- Materials and resources
- Sustainable sites
- Water efficiency
There are three different types or classifications of LEED standards:
- LEED BD+C: New construction
- LEED O+M: Operations and Maintenance
- LEED ID+C: Interior Design and Construction
The Rating System is based on a project checklist containing 69 items, each worth one point. There are four certification categories:
- Certified: at least 26 points plus documentation.
- Silver: at least 33 points plus documentation.
- Gold: at least 39 points plus documentation.
- Platinum: at least 52 points plus documentation.
WMU buildings with LEED Certification
College of Health and Human Services
Awarded in 2009, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) received LEED O+M - Gold level. The status has since expired. CHHS has a square footage of 240,000.
Chemistry Building
Awarded in 2012, the Chemistry Building received LEED O+M - Silver level. The status has since expired. Chemistry Building has a square footage of 83,331.
Western View Apartments - Phase 1
Awarded in 2012, the Western View Apartments (WVA), Phase 1, received LEED BD+C - Certified level. WVA building 301 has a square footage of 32,952, building 302 is 32,925, building 303 is 32,952 and building 304 is 46,185.
Sangren Hall
Awarded in 2014, Sangren Hall received LEED BD+C - Gold level. Sangren Hall has a square footage of 231,296.
Zhang Legacy Collections Center
Awarded in 2014, Zhang Legacy Collections Center received LEED BD+C - Silver level. Zhang has a square footage of 16,373.
Lee Honors College
Awarded in 2014, Lee Honors College (LHC) received LEED BD+C - Silver level. LHC has a square footage of 9,716.
Western View Apartments - Phase 2
Awarded in 2014, the Western View Apartments (WVA), Phase 2, received LEED BD+C - Certified level. WVA building 305 has a square footage of 44,583 and building 306 has a square footage of 35,510.
Western View Clubhouse
Awarded in 2016, the Western View Clubhouse received LEED BD+C - Certified level. The Western View Clubhouse has a square footage of 3,620.
Hall-Archer-Pickard East
Awarded in 2017, Hall-Archer-Pickard East received LEED BD+C - Gold level. Hall-Archer-Pickard East has a square footage of 97,293.
Hall-Archer-Pickard West
Awarded in 2017, Hall-Archer-Pickard West received LEED BD+C - Gold level. Hall-Archer-Pickard West has a square footage of 94,267.
Heritage Hall
Awarded in 2017, Heritage Hall received LEED BD+C - Platinum level. Heritage Hall has a square footage of 53,079.
Valley Dining Center
Awarded in 2018, Valley Dining Center received LEED BD+C - Gold level. Valley Dining Center has a square footage of 62,921.
Kohrman Hall
Awarded in 2019, Kohrman Hall received LEED ID+C - Certified level. Kohrman Hall has a square footage of 30,418.
Arcadia Flats
Awarded in 2021, Arcadia Flats received LEED BD+C - Certified level. Arcadia Flats has a square footage of 167,986.
The Student Center
The Student Center is pending approval for LEED BD+C - Silver level. The Student Center has a square footage of 162,450.
Aviation Education Center
Awarded in 2023, the Aviation Education Center received LEED BD+C - Silver level. The Aviation Education Center has a square footage of 67,000.
Stadium Club - President's Suite
The Stadium Club President's Suite is pending approval for LEED BD+C - Silver level. The Stadium Club President's Suite has a square footage of 6,950.
Dunbar Hall
Dunbar Hall is pending approval for LEED BD+C - Silver level. Dunbar Hall has a square footage of 78,000.