Greening the Campus
Completed Energy Projects
- Coed Hall window replacement
- Energy Star refrigerators in Alumni, Coed, and Nagler Halls
- energy efficient lighting retrofit in academic buildings
- elevator and escalator controls
- chiller plant refurbishment and replacement—no CFC refrigerants used
- state-of-the-art high-efficient products used in Kaufman Hall
- Kaufman Hall—reuse of existing building
- ultra-low emission generator for new data center
Current A-Labs Project
- reuse existing space
- air handling units recover 70% of heat energy
- polished concrete floor—reuse, low maintenance
- low "E" coated glass on exterior windows to provide higher thermal efficiency
- millwork—Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) recycled content
- acoustical ceilings
- panels are 70-75% recycled content; 100% recyclable material; fabricated in Ohio (within 500 miles of NYC)
- suspension system is 25% recycled content; 100% recyclable material; fabricated in Maryland (within 500 miles of NYC)
- energy efficient light fixtures
- daylight sensoring system—"Smart" light dimming
- occupancy lighting sensors
Sustainable Practices
- recycling program fully implemented in all buildings: FIT recycles construction metals, wood, plastic, paper, print cartridges, electronics, refrigerant, lamps, concrete, etc.
- Green Cleaning Program
- temperature standard
- two environmentally friendly electric service vehicles
- NYPA Peak Load Management Program
- new project commissioning achieves the highest operating efficiency
- HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner meets Green Seal's environmental standard
- FIT and ABM are members of the U.S. Green Building Council
Future Energy Projects
- multiple energy projects in residence halls
- replace old >5HP motors with premium, high efficiency type
- installation of electric meters on each floor in residence halls to create energy savings competition
- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new construction
- solar powered FIT sign on bridge