LEED Posters - Sustainable Sites
Sustainable Sites
The retention pond assists in mitigating
the stormwater runoff and the building's white roof is designed to
reduce heat island effect.
A building's location and design can
impact the local environment. The site selection and designing of
the Recreation Center worked together to minimize the impact on the
local environment.
Sustainable Site Strategies:
Light pollution Reduction - Site light
pollution is minimal because of lighting design and the selection of
appropriate outdoor lighting fixtures.
Alternative transportation - Bicycle racks
are provided and two designated BAT bus routes stop at the Recreation
center to encourage alternative travel modes.
Development foot print - The north and
west borders of the building are dedicated open space that protects the
forest and trails that connect to the building.
The UMaine Student Recreation and Fitness
Center meets or exceeds these LEED qualifications.
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