Sustainability in building and utilities recognizes that institutions need to take all sorts of steps to lighten the footprint of their infrastructure. Buildings are generally the largest user of energy and the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions on campuses. Buildings also use significant amounts of potable water.
Institutions can design, build, and maintain buildings in ways that provide a safe and healthy indoor environment for inhabitants while simultaneously mitigating the building’s impact on the outdoor environment. Sustainability is a core commitment in AU’s Master Plan, and is taken into account in all infrastructure decisions related to the new campus. AU also has a comprehensive set of Design Standards which it adheres to in its Project Management.
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