When it comes to sustainability, Vanderbilt is rewriting the equation. Read the full story in the Vanderbilt View.
Don't Take Our Advice!
Vanderbilt's Human Resources Processing Office is launching the "Don't Take Our Advice" campaign, encouraging faculty and staff to suspend the printing of their pay advices.
View the Commons Center LEED Presentation
Access an interactive presentation and download additional information on the Commons Center and Commons Residence Houses, including the U.S. Green Building Council's, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications.
VUMC Adds Central Parking Garage
The new Central Garage helps, but it doesn't come close to solving Vanderbilt's parking problems. Read more from the February issue of the House Organ.
View The Commons Center LEED Presentation
Access an interactive presentation and download additional information on The Commons Center and Commons Residence Houses, including the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications.
The Commons Center now has an interactive, informational kiosk that provides details on the progressive design and construction features of The Commons Center and Commons Residence Houses. Resource-conserving elements of The Commons are described in the presentation, including information on sign design and construction, water conservation, energy conservation and energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and waste management. A web-based version of the information available at the kiosk is also available here.
A video/audio walking tour is available for download for Mac and Windows-based mp3/iPod-type devices. This building tour will take you to highlighted LEED features around The Commons Center's accessible areas. The walking tour lasts 20 to 25 minutes, so wear comfortable shoes! You can download the walking tour from the kiosk presentation available here by clicking on the Building Tour menu during the presentation. Downloads can also be made directly at The Commons Center Information Desk.
For more information, go to www.vanderbilt.edu/sustainvu/thecommons.
To learn more about other LEED projects on campus, please visit the LEED Certification Webpage here at SustainVU.
