LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) applies to new construction and major renovation projects. UCF has committed to achieving a minimum certification of LEED Gold for all newly constructed buildings and was awarded with LEED BD+C credits in 2017. LEED certified buildings offer many benefits including environmental, economic, and occupant health improvements. The improved performance is due to the physical design and construction of the building, which is why LEED standards are a priority for UCF moving forward.

Along with achieving LEED Campus O+M credits, UCF has taken strides to achieve our goal for all major education buildings to be LEED Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (EBOM) certified by 2045. Existing buildings may not have been built to meet LEED standards, however they can be fine-tuned or renovated to achieve LEED level performance. Retrofitting and updating operations to meet LEED standards is a great way to improve our existing infrastructure and ensure longevity of building materials. Other beneficial policies include requirements for all new office equipment to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR ratings, the use of Green Seal cleaning products, and tracking all energy use data using Energy Star Portfolio Manager. You can view the statistics and resource consumption of UCF buildings on the Open Energy Information System.