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Designing for Tomorrow

The campus development plan, Penn Connects, recommends sustainable development for all new projects. Every new building and major renovation project currently under design is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and is targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.

Designing for Tomorrow

The campus development plan, Penn Connects, recommends sustainable development for all new projects. Every new building and major renovation project currently under design is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and is targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.

Overview

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is a widely recognized standard for green building design, construction, operation, and maintenance. LEED is a globally recognized rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) that focuses on promoting sustainable and energy-efficient building practices. LEED-certified buildings are designed to minimize environmental impact, conserve resources, and provide healthier spaces for occupants.

The University of Pennsylvania has been committed to sustainable and environmentally conscious construction and design practices and has incorporated LEED principles into several of its building projects to promote sustainable practices on campus. Every new building and major renovation project currently under design is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and is targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.

Projects by Rating

  • Morris Arboretum Horticulture Center

  • 3901 Walnut Street
  • Academic Research Building
  • Evans Centennial Century Bond Renovation
  • FMC Tower (Cira Center South)
  • Golkin Hall
  • Hill College House
  • Joe's Cafe
  • Lauder College House
  • Lerner Center (Music Building)
  • Penn Medicine Pavilion
  • Pennovation Center
  • Richards, Phase 3
  • Robbins House
  • Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics
  • Singh Center for Nanotechnology
  • Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall Addition (Mack Pavilion)
  • Steinberg-Dietrich Dean's Suite
  • Stemmler Hall Renovation
  • University Meeting and Guest House
  • Vance Hall (upper floors)
  • Weiss Pavilion
  • Wharton China Center in Beijing, China
  • Wharton Research Building and Substation
  • Wharton San Francisco in San Francisco, CA

  • ARCH (Arts, Research & Culture House)
  • Graduate Research Wing Phase 1 (Levine North)
  • Graduate Research Wing, Phase 1 & 2
  • Holman Biotech Commons
  • Houston Hall Market Renovation
  • Hutchinson Gymnasium Infill
  • Lauder Institute
  • Levin Building (Neural & Behavioral Sciences)
  • New College House West 
  • Penn Museum Coxe and Harrison Renovations, Phase 1
  • Penn Squash Center
  • Pennovation Main Lab
  • Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM)
  • Perry World House
  • Richards Medical Research Building, Phase 1 & 2
  • Smilow Center for Translational Research
  • Tangen Hall
  • Vance Hall

  • 3401 Walnut Street (4th floor)
  • Penn Dental Center's Schattner Addition & Renovation

Our Progress

49

LEED-certified projects with additional projects in design and construction.

6,272,422

Square feet on campus certified through LEED.

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