Deconstructing Mudd Chemistry
The Mudd Chemistry Building has been demolished, with 90% of its waste recycled to reduce environmental impact.
Land, Buildings & Real Estate
Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford’s physical campus and home to many departments within Sustainable Stanford, including the steward of the Sustainable Stanford brand (the Office of Sustainability), Land Use & Environmental Planning, Transportation, Mail Package Services, Energy Operations, Water Resources & Civil Infrastructure, Buildings, Grounds, & Maintenance, and many more. These groups showcase how planning for sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilience is possible for long-term efficiency, performance, and financial health. Through its day-to-day operations, LBRE lays the groundwork for sustainability innovation to emerge and thrive.
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Deconstructing Lou Henry Hoover Building
Stanford’s deconstruction of the Lou Henry Hoover Building diverted 2,400 tons of concrete for downcycling, while preserving Lou Henry Hoover’s legacy through two campus landmarks.
Gates Gets an Energy Efficiency Refresh
The Computer Science Building was remodeled to decrease energy usage.
School of Medicine Lights the Way!
New LED lamps and fluorescent tubes save electricity and water for the School of Medicine.
Color Me Bright: Softball Gets LEDs
Stanford’s Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting, reducing electricity costs by $5,000 annually while improving color for televised events.
Rebates for a Lab Staple
Stanford’s Energy Retrofit Program is helping labs reduce energy use by offering rebates for energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers, saving 97,000 kWh in fiscal year 2022.
Stanford’s Response to Drought
Stanford’s Water Conservation Program has reduced campus water use by 48% since 2001, with ongoing efforts to comply with drought regulations and explore sustainable water practices.
Leak Notifications with WaterSmart
WaterSmart, a tool available to campus groups and homeowners, helped save 500,000 gallons of water in one year by providing leak alerts and enabling quick responses.
Cardinal Green Office Program
Through everyday actions, occupants of campus buildings directly impacted Stanford’s sustainability and bottom line.
Stanford Transitions to Renewable Electricity with Second Solar Plant
Stanford completed its transition to 100% renewable electricity as Solar Generating Station #2 began commercial operation.
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