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Aug. 09, 2016

UT Receives Silver LEED Certification for New Academic and Administrative Building

  • The ICB is more than 30 percent more efficient than a comparable building;
  • More than 30 percent of building materials came from local sources;
  • The ICB is connected to UT’s new high-efficiency chiller plant offering significant energy cost savings;
  • Abundant daylight is maximized through lighting controls to use natural light whenever possible, and low voltage lighting and sensors are used throughout to promote energy efficiency. More than 4,000 LED fixtures light the ICB.
  • All plumbing fixtures utilize high efficiency design to reduce water waste.
"The University is committed to providing healthy, safe and efficient buildings for all students, faculty and staff,” said UT President Ronald Vaughn. “The Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building is a special and unique multi-purpose facility that addresses numerous institutional needs. It is satisfying to have achieved LEED certification while also meeting our facility goals.”

“The University of Tampa’s LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership,” said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. “The urgency of USGBC’s mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and The University of Tampa serves as a prime example of just how much we can accomplish.”