Student calls on University of Wisconsin-River Falls to take the LEED


Student calls on University of Wisconsin-River Falls to take the LEED


RIVER FALLS, Wis. — Plans call for a science and technology building at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to be state of the art.

The proposed Science and Technology Innovation Center would include a dedicated makerspace and high-tech laboratory facilities where students and faculty would tackle projects in a building meant to foster relationships with private business

....It’s a high standard and Kassem is reaching for the very top — a LEED platinum designation. Mark Klapatch, sustainability/facilities manager for the university, said that would involve analysis of the building site, construction materials and ongoing sustainability operations once it’s built....

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Notes:LEED certification is a great goal but can be expensive. Remember there are dozens of ways you can make your project mor environmentally friendly. Ask your architect or construction company for ideas and the cost and return for each. Doing nothing is the worst sin here....

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