Dudley H.

Davis Center
The Un iversity o f Vermont
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The Davis Center was built with the goal of obtaining Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification in green design. Therefore, every beam, window, or
supply purchased during the construction process was cause for consideration UVM was
committed to leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible when building the DC. Did
you know? The Davis Center is the first student center in the U.S. to earn Goldrated LEED
Certification for new construction.
Saving resources

We estimate 52% savings in electricity, heating and cooling compared to nonLEED building
of our size (186,000 square feet).
o How? A computerized energy management system including a lighting control
system and carbon dioxide sensors that shut off heating and cooling systems
when rooms are not in use.
We estimate a 41% reduction in water use compared to a nonLEED building of our size.
o How? We have flush-less urinals and automatic faucets.
92.08% of construction waste was diverted from a landfill.
o How? Construction waste was reused or recycled.
94% of Carrigan Building (measured by weight) was reused or recycled.
o How? Rubble was crushed and used as underlay for paths around the Davis Center
and for local roads.
Management of storm water runoff
o How? A green roof adds more green space to the building's environs (not to
mention helps with insulation); plus the radiant heat system for the loading dock
below the green roof eliminates the need for salt and other ice melts.

Conscious of materials

5% recycled content in new materials

65% of materials was manufactured locally (within a 500 mile radius)
o How? Slate from Fairhaven, VT; maple from Shelburne, VT; bricks from East
Highgate, VT; soil on the green roof is from Burlington's Intervale.
Lowemitting materials (carpet, paints and sealants) in the building's interior make for a
healthy climate.
Forest Stewardship Council certified wood credit for wood used in the building.

Thoughtful advocacy of green lifestyle

Promoting alternative forms of transportation

o How? Walk, run, bike to campus - the Davis Center has showers on every floor.
o How? Over 100 new bicycles spaces (this quantity exceeds the LEED requirement)
We did not consume green space in constructing the Davis Center (rather the Davis Center
was constructed over a parking lot and Carrigan Building).

590 Main St. | Burlington, VT 05405 | (802) 6561204 | daviscenter@uvm.edu

Partnerships with local food sources

o How? University Dining Services commitment to the Vermont Fresh Network and
partnerships with local food providers such as Arethusa Farms.
Because the mass of the building faces south, we rely on a large supply of natural light to
keep electricity use to a minimum.
Builtin recycling collection spaces and composting in dining operations.

Davis Center & LEED Certification

In order to meet LEED requirements, the Davis Center incorporates multiple greendesign
principles. For each green element, the Davis Center earns a credit. Credits are awarded in the
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Sustainable sites
Water efficiency
Energy & atmosphere
Materials & resources
Indoor environmental quality
Innovation and design process

What does all this mean?

The Davis Center is a building you can feel good about. UVMs green mission is something
that this building demonstrates every day. We hope youll stop by, hang out, and know that
youre a part of something bigger than a building.

590 Main St. | Burlington, VT 05405 | (802) 6561204 | daviscenter@uvm.edu