Conscientious Construction: USU Has 18 LEED Certified Buildings, But What Does That Mean?

By Taylor Emerson | September 03, 2021

Utah State University's Sustainability Coordinator, Alexi Lamm, explains what LEED Certification is, what buildings here at USU are certified, and what criteria all new construction at USU needs to meet.

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Taylor Emerson
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University Marketing and Communications
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Taylor.Emerson@usu.edu

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Alexi Lamm
Sustainability Coordinator
Utah State University
(435) 797-9299
alexi.lamm@usu.edu

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Community 558 Sustainability 155 Conservation 97

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