Green Buildings
A LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is a widely used green building rating system. The rating system is based on 7 pillars:
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation in Design Processes
- Regional Priority
All newly constructed buildings at Loyola Marymount University must be LEED certified or equivalent, reflecting LMU's commitment to sustainability. There are currently eight LEED-certified buildings on campus, all designed to reduce carbon emissions and deliver economic, environmental, and societal benefits.
Sustainable Features
- Natural lighting, which promotes wellness, improves mood, and enhances performance for students and employees
- Indoor air quality standards and an integrated pest management plan, ensuring a healthy indoor environment
- Green cleaning practices that reduce exposure to harmful chemicals
- Sub-meters that track energy use, ensure accurate billing, and help maintain efficiency
- Rain sensors and water-efficient fixtures that support leak detection and minimize water use
Buildings account for a significant share of environmental impact in the U.S.—39% of total energy use, 12% of water consumption, 68% of electricity use, and 38% of CO₂ emissions. Acknowledging this, LMU takes deliberate action to reduce emissions and conserve resources through sustainable building design and campus-wide environmental planning.
LEED Certified Buildings
- Life Sciences Building: Gold
- William H. Hannon Library: Gold
- Howard B. Fitzpatrick Pavilion: Silver
- Palm North and Palm South: Silver
- Leavy 6: Gold
- Del Rey North and Del Rey South: Silver