Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

Reducing Energy Use and Improving Energy Efficiency

Sustainable Sites

LEED Poster 1
Sustainable Sites
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Construction activity pollution prevention

Site Selection—site was previously developed and was not a protected habitat or farmland

Alternative Transportation—use of public transportation (Long Island Rail Road, storage for bicycles with access to a changing room, dedicated parking spaces provided for hybrid vehicles

Storm Water Design

Heat Island Effect—light-colored roof to limit use of air conditioning in the summer


This page was last modified on January 4, 2011.

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