Catholic University is comprised of 50 buildings totaling roughly 2 million square feet. Campus facilities feature many sustainable and environmental best practices. These sustainable amenities provide a vibrant, challenging, and uplifting collegiate experience for students and the greater Catholic University community. Learn about campus buildings and their sustainable amenities using the green campus map or request a Sustainability Tour of a LEED certified building.
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most prominent green building certifications in the world. Catholic University is home to four LEED-certified buildings.
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The Crough Center
LEED Certified O+M v2009, 2014
The Crough Center is notable as the first student-led LEED-certified building and as the first-ever LEED-certified architecture school. The building features many best practices such as efficient lighting and controls, rain gardens and cisterns, building management policies, occupant feedback and encouragement, and water efficient plumbing fixtures.
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Opus Hall
LEED Certified NC v2.2, 2010
As one of the newer buildings on campus, Opus Hall was designed with sustainability in mind. The building is 10.5% more energy efficient than average residence halls. 75% of spaces have access to a view and/or adequate daylight. Water fixtures are 20% more efficient than standard indoor plumbing fixtures and the building achieved a 50% reduction in potable water used for landscaping.
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Maloney Hall
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Father O'Connell Hall
LEED Certified v2009, 2020
Father O’Connell Hall is LEED-certified. It’s the fourth building on campus to be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. In the renovation of this building, 95% of the existing structure was reused and 75% of demolition waste was diverted from the landfill. Low-flow plumbing fixtures achieved a 30% indoor water use reduction.