Sustainable Features of CSI Buildings

Campus-wide Features

Computerized and centralized management of campus buildings control energy use, including exterior lighting, air handlers and other HVAC delivery equipment
Chilled water systems utilize an efficient loop system that ties many buildings together on campus
Many buildings utilize geothermal heating
Computer labs have automatic evening shut-down
CSI alkaline batteries are recycled
Non-potable canal water is used to irrigate 80%-85% of grounds
Lawn clippings are mulched into the soil rather than collected
New north campus plantings are native or drought tolerant
Specialized lighting diminishes light pollution on walkways

HSHS is LEED Gold Certified

CSI's Heath Science and Human Services building was designed from the ground up with sustainability in mind. Just about everything you can think of was planned for in this project! Learn more at the link below about the thought, design, and sustainable features that went into this unique building.

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Sustainable Features of Campus Buildings

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Taylor Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes and compact florescent are used and recycled
Photo sensors shut off lights in the Matrix and restrooms when vacant
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Geothermal used in heat pumps
Reflective roof reduces summer building heat
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms
One waterless urinal
Kitchen checklist for energy and water use reduction
Cafeteria fryer oil recycled to bio-diesel fuel.
Cafeteria non-protein kitchen waste composted to greenhouse worm farm and community garden: (2,000 pounds a month).
Cafeteria paper items compostable or made from post-consumer waste products
Tray-less dining in cafeteria reduces food, water, and energy waste
Re-useable containers reduce paper consumption.
Zero-waste catering uses only ceramic dishes and flatware.

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Art Complex

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Partial geothermal heating
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms

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Canyon Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
CSI metal cad batteries, lead-acid batteries, automotive oil are recycled
Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes, used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Geothermal heating: direct injection
Reflective roof reduces summer building heat
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restroom

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Desert Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
CSI metal cad batteries, lead-acid batteries, automotive oil are recycled
Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes, used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Geothermal heating: direct injection
Reflective roof reduces summer building heat
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restroom

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Eagle Hall Dorm

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Partial geothermal heating
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms

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Fine Arts Center

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes and compact fluorescent are used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms
Geothermal used in heat pumps
Partial passive solar lighting and heating

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Hepworth Building

The Hepworth Building, formerly known as the Aspen Building.

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
CSI metal cad batteries, lead-acid batteries, automotive oil, wood pallets are recycled
Copper, irons, steel, brass, aluminum, and tires are accumulated and recycled as replaced
Old furniture is taken to auction
One hybrid car in motor pool
Electric carts in use
Geothermal heating: direct injection
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms

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Herrett Center

Observatory dome charged by solar energy
Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms

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Meyerhoeffer Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
Recycling bins collect computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms
Computer lab automatic evening shut-down
Geothermal heating: direct injection
Partial passive solar lighting and heating, second floor

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Perrine Coulee

Wetlands restoration
Community Garden
Cafeteria non-protein kitchen waste composted for community garden

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Recreation Center

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Geothermal heating: combination of direct injection and heat pump
Reflective roof reduces summer building heat
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms

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McManaman Maintenance and Security Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
CSI metal cad batteries, lead-acid batteries, automotive oil, wood pallets are recycled
Copper, irons, steel, brass, aluminum, and tires are accumulated and recycled as replaced
Old furniture is taken to auction
One hybrid car in motor pool
Electric carts in use
Geothermal heating: direct injection
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms

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Shields Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
Photo sensors shut off lights when classrooms are vacant
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Geothermal used in heat pumps
Reflective roof reduces summer building heat
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restrooms
Rechargeable (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries are used and recharged
Food waste composted in Biology Department worm bin
Soap is drained from "empty" restroom dispenser bags and used to fill laboratory dispensers

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Evergreen Building

Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes used and recycled
CSI metal cad batteries, lead-acid batteries, automotive oil are recycled
Energy efficient florescent lighting tubes, used and recycled
Recycling bins collect CSI computer paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspaper
CSI cardboard recycled
Geothermal heating: direct injection
Reflective roof reduces summer building heat
Non-toxic cleaning chemicals in use
Post-consumer waste paper products in restroom

Learn more about the offices & services in the Evergeen Building