Building Green Infrastructure Across University Campuses: A Research
Jaideep Motwani1, Nikhat Afshan2, Pradeep Charath3
1Jaideep Motwani, Chair and Professor, Department of Management, Seidman College of Business, GVSU.
2Nikhat Afshan, Associate Professor, IBS Hyderabad (Telangana), India.
3Pradeep Charath, Graduate Student, Business Administration Grand Valley State University.
Manuscript received on 10 September 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 September 2019 | Manuscript Published on 11 October 2019 | PP: 498-502 | Volume-8 Issue-11S September 2019 | Retrieval Number: K108409811S19/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.K1084.09811S19
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Abstract: Universities and corporations across the United States are investing in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) green buildings as they are more economically, socially, and environmentally friendly. By means of a case study, this paper shows how a regional university in the Midwest part of the United States, has successfully incorporated sustainability as its core value and has made significant progress in all areas of the triple bottom line. This paper focuses mainly on its commitments to LEED® green building certification and green infrastructure. It discusses its journey and success in these two areas through a real case application of converting one of its oldest buildings on campus from a “no” LEED® certification to “Silver” LEED® certification. Throughout this paper, specific recommendations as to how these initiatives can be implemented across the globe, and the benefits that can be expected to be accrued, are presented.
Keywords: Climate, Environment, Green Infrastructure, LEED, Sustainability.
Scope of the Article: Design and Performance of Green Building