Advanced Structures and Composites Center

Advanced Structures and Composites Center

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Awarded LEED CERTIFICATION – October 2006

 

LEED Highlights

  • The first LEED Certified Building at the 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono.
  • 40% of materials manufactured regionally and 15% of materials extracted regionally.
  • 30% reduction in water usage.
  • Optimized Energy Performance of 35%.
  • Daylight & views for 90% of occupied spaces.
  • Highly Reflective, Energy Star compliant roofing.
  • All adhesives and sealants used in the building meet or exceed LEED VOC emission standards.
  • All composite wood and fiber products contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.