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Green Building and Grounds

Our Goal: Reduce the impacts of Tri-C’s buildings by following the USGBC’s LEED standards and other best sustainable design and construction practices, creating healthy spaces and programs, and improving stormwater management.

Progress to date:

  • Cuyahoga Community College has received eight certifications under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards. In addition, Tri-C established Sustainable Renovations Guidelines to reduce the impacts of smaller renovation projects.

LEED Case Studies:

The Western Campus STEM Center
The Western Campus STEM Center achieved LEED Gold certification in March 2021. Click for more detailed information.
Westshore Liberal Arts and Technology building
The Westshore Liberal Arts and Technology building achieved LEED Silver certification in January 2021. Click for more detailed information.
Public Safety Simulated Scenario Village Administrative Center
The Public Safety Simulated Scenario Village Administrative Center achieved LEED Certification in December 2020. Click for more detailed information.
Metropolitan Campus Center at night
The Metropolitan Campus Center achieved LEED Gold certification in September 2019. Click for more detailed information.
The Advanced Technology Training Center (Metropolitan Campus) achieved LEED Gold certification in August 2013. Click for more detailed information.
The Advanced Technology Training Center (Metropolitan Campus) achieved LEED Gold certification in August 2013. Click for more detailed information.
The Health Careers and Sciences building (Westshore Campus) was awarded LEED Gold certification in December 2012. Click for more detailed information.
The Health Careers and Sciences building (Westshore Campus) was awarded LEED Gold certification in December 2012. Click for more detailed information.
The Health Careers and Technology building (Eastern Campus) received LEED Gold certification in July 2012. Click for more detailed information.
The Health Careers and Technology building (Eastern Campus) received LEED Gold certification in July 2012. Click for more detailed information.
The Brunswick University Center (Brunswick) was awarded LEED Silver certification in June 2012.   Click for more detailed information.
The Brunswick University Center (Brunswick) was awarded LEED Silver certification in June 2012. Click for more detailed information.

All of these recently constructed buildings are energy efficient, take advantage of daylight, are frugal with water resources, provide a healthy indoor environment, and enhance the academic experience.  

Other examples of efforts to reduce the impacts of our buildings and grounds include:

Stormwater management information for the Metro Courtyard
The Metro Campus courtyard was redone to significantly reduce stormwater runoff. Click here for more info.
The use of ionized water cleaning systems has reduced the number of different products used for cleaning and sanitizing and improved indoor environmental quality.
The use of ionized water cleaning systems has reduced the number of different products used for cleaning and sanitizing and improved indoor environmental quality.
Trees that fall on the Western Campus are chipped and reused in landscaping, reducing the need for disposal and the purchase of new mulch.
Trees that fall on the Western Campus are chipped and reused in landscaping, reducing the need for disposal and the purchase of new mulch.
A pollinator garden at Western Campus provides habitat for butterflies, insects, and birds.
A pollinator garden at Western Campus provides habitat for butterflies, insects, and birds.

  • 30% reduction in potable water use in existing buildings since 2000. Water saving projects completed to date include:
    • Boiler blowdown controls
    • Swimming pool cover installations
    • Water efficient restroom fixture retrofits
  • The design of the Westshore Campus includes enough open space to allow 90% of the average annual precipitation to be contained and treated on-site rather than running off into stormwater infrastructure.

How to reach us

David November
216-987-4756
david.november@tri-c.edu

Resources

Tri-C Recycling Guidelines
Tri-C Sustainability Implementation Plan
Tri-C Sustainability Plan

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