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Smart investments in facilities and infrastructure promise to keep our campus vital, cut waste, and reduce our environmental footprint.

Greener Buildings

The University has set its sights on Silver certification or higher for all new building projects submitted for review under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building System. Some of the characteristics that make these projects green:

P. Sue Beckwith Boathouse (completed 2009, LEED Gold certified)

• Pervious concrete to reduce storm water runoff
• Geothermal heating and daylight harvesting
• Local and recycled materials
• Built-in flood-mitigation strategies

Institute for Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation (completed 2009, LEED Silver certified)

• Site selected for minimal environmental impact
• Erosion control and surface water run-off plans
• Reflective concrete parking lot
• 81 percent of wood products from Forest Stewardship Council-certified sources

State Hygienic Laboratory (completed 2010)

• Uses Labs 21 Design Criteria that apply LEED principles to laboratories
• Construction waste recycled
• Indoor air quality management during construction and before occupancy
• Environmentally sustainable cleaning practices for maintenance

Stuit Hall (Old Music Building) renovation (projected completion 2010)

• Rain garden to capture roof storm water
• Occupancy sensors to control electric lights
• New insulation, replacement windows, and energy efficient mechanicals
• Recycling storage and collection centers

College of Public Health Academic Building (projected completion 2011)

• Maximal use of natural light
• Storm drainage that uses vegetation and landscaping, not curbs and gutters
• City location close to public transit
• Bike storage areas and changing rooms

Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building (projected completion 2014)

• Reflective and green roofing
• Low-emitting sealants, paints, carpet, and other materials
• Water-efficient landscaping

Learn more about Facilities Management sustainability initiatives.

Renewal Milestones

The historic flood of 2008 set the stage for recovery and renewal efforts that are transforming the UI campus. Over the next few years, buildings eligible for funding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be replaced or restored—in all cases, better than ever.

The following targets for schematic designs, construction contracts, and substantial completion or occupancy are predicated on FEMA review and funding approval. They’re subject to change, but offer a glimpse of what lies ahead:

Project	Design Target	Contract Target	Completion Target
Hancher Auditorium replacement	September 2011	June 2012	March 2015
School of Music replacement	September 2011	June 2012	October 2014 (west building) December 2013(east building)
Original Art Building replacement	June 2011	November 2012	May 2015
Art Building West repairs/mitigation	Completed March 2010	Completed September 2010	December 2011
Iowa Memorial Union repairs/mitigation	Completed October 2010	January 2011 (phase 1) September 2011 (phases 2, 3)	December 2011 (phase 1) February 2013 (phases 2,3)
Theatre Building repairs/mitigation	June 2011	February 2012	August 2013
Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories repairs/mitigation	April 2011	February 2012	May 2013