LEED Certification and Green Building Initiatives
The Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment states that all new buildings and major renovations on campus should seek a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating or higher.
Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED system includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods that aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.
To date, Virginia Tech has 18 LEED certified buildings.
Henderson Hall and Theatre 101 (LEED Gold 2010)
Football Locker Room (LEED Silver 2011)
Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science II (LEED Gold 2011)
Visitors and Undergraduate Admissions Center (LEED Certified 2012)
Vet Med Instructional Addition (LEED Silver 2013)
Ambler Johnston Hall (LEED Gold 2013)
Lavery Hall (LEED Silver 2013)
Chiller Plant, Phase I (LEED Silver 2013)
Moss Arts Center (LEED Gold 2014)
Goodwin Hall (LEED Gold 2015)
Human & Agricultural Biosciences Building I (LEED Gold 2015)
Indoor Athletic Training Facility (LEED Silver 2015)
Davidson Hall (LEED Certified 2016)
Pearson Hall (LEED Silver 2017)
Oak Lane Phase IV (LEED Silver 2017)
New Cadet Hall (LEED Silver 2018)
Classroom Building (LEED Silver 2020)
O'Shaughnessy Hall (LEED Gold 2021)