Case Studies
Here's a sampling of case studies in the federal government as well as a few from industry. Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
High Performance Federal Buildings Database
The High Performance Federal Buildings database presents a sampling of sustainable buildings projects in the federal government. This database taps into the existing DOE High Performance Buildings database, showcasing only federal examples. Use this database to review details about projects such as the EPA Research Triangle Park Campus or the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) Research Station.
Federal LEED® Certified Buildings
As of March 6, 2008, 82 federal buildings have been certified under the U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Rating System. Fifteen agencies are represented in 3 countries and 30 states across the U.S. with a variety of new construction, major renovation, existing building, and commercial interior projects. The certified federal building projects are provided in a summary list (PDF 725 KB) and a more descriptive presentation (PDF 2.2 MB). A partial listing of registered federal building projects has also been compiled (PDF 893 KB).
Federal ENERGY STAR® Labeled Buildings
As of March 12, 2008, 175 federal buildings have been labeled with ENERGY STAR. Ten agencies are represented in 41 states across the country with general office, courthouse, hospital, and medical office building types. The ENERGY STAR labeled federal building projects are provided in a list (Excel 170 KB) and can also be accessed on the ENERGY STAR website.
Federal Case Studies
The following case studies describe the features of several new buildings designed with sustainable principles.
- NREL Science and Technology Facility in Golden, CO (PDF 885 KB)
- Nathanial R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse in Youngstown, OH (PDF 713 KB)
- Zion National Park Visitor Center in Springdale, UT (PDF 713 KB)
- Naval Base Ventura County - Building 850 in Port Hueneme, CA (PDF 713 KB)
- Environmental Protection Agency Campus in Research Triangle Park, NC (PDF 713 KB)
Greening Reports
FEMP has been the lead agency in several federal "greening" initiatives. These initiatives involve increasing energy efficiency, protecting the environment, and encouraging the green associated with saving taxpayer dollars. Visit the following status reports of FEMP-assisted greening projects:
- Denali National Park (PDF 458 KB)
- DOE Headquarters (PDF 394 KB)
- Grand Canyon National Park (PDF 327 KB)
- The Pentagon (PDF 441 KB)
- The Presidio (PDF 421 KB)
- The White House (PDF 344 KB)
- Yellowstone National Park (PDF 413 KB)
Industry Case Studies
- Banner Bank Building
- PNC Firstside Center
- Bren School of Environmental Science and Management Studies (PDF 510 KB)
- Herman Miller Marketplace in Zeeland, MI