Students, staff, and faculty are invited to visit sites across campus where innovation is at work. See first-hand how Catholic University is committed to being a living laboratory for our students and creating a healthy environment for the entire community.
To request a tour for your class or office, please fill out the Sustainability Tour Request Form. If you have any questions, email sustainability@cua.edu.
Tour Options
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General Sustainability Tour
Catholic University is committed to sustainability across all of our operations. During this tour, you will learn about our sustainability initiatives ranging from academic programs to green infrastructure, waste management, and much more. This tour is 1 hour in length.
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Green Building Tour
There are six LEED certified buildings and one building pursuing WELL Certification on campus. During this tour of the Conway School of Nursing building, you will learn about the LEED & WELL certification processes and the features in the buildings that helped qualify for certification. This tour is 30 minutes in length.
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Tree Tour
Catholic University has a diverse ecosystem with over 4,500 trees across campus. During this tour, you will learn about the variety of trees on campus, how the University manages its trees, and the benefits of a healthy ecosystem to our community. This tour is 1 hour in length. -
Campus HVAC Tour
Catholic University recently completed the Energy Project, a multi-year effort to upgrade the heating and cooling systems across campus. During this tour, you will visit the campus Power Plant building and learn about the upgrades as well as how heating and cooling is distributed across campus. This tour is 1 hour in length.
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Stormwater Management
Catholic University has over 100 stormwater management devices across campus. During this tour, you will visit rain gardens, bioretention basins, infiltration trenches, and a green roof to learn about Catholic University’s efforts to mitigate stormwater runoff. This tour is 30 minutes in length.
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