• Sustainable Buildings & Campuses
  • Federal Requirements
  • Basics
  • Project Implementation
  • Case Studies
  • Working Group
  • Resources
  • Contacts
• Operations & Maintenance
• Greenhouse Gases
• Water Efficiency
• Data Center Energy Efficiency
• Industrial Facilities
• Sustainable Federal Fleets
• Laboratories for the 21st Century

Sustainable Buildings and Campuses

The Federal Government oversees approximately 500,000 buildings. Federal construction spending is approximately $30 billion per year. Energy costs alone equal approximately $7 billion each year. This represents an enormous opportunity to transfer sustainable technologies and practices on a large scale and help transform the marketplace.

This section outlines strategies, best practices, and resources to help Federal agencies implement sustainable design practices within Federal buildings and communities. A program overview detailing FEMP sustainable design activities is available. Best practices for operations and maintenance are also available.

The section includes:

• Basics: Introduction to sustainable design and operations, including an overview of sustainability guidelines, benefits, and policies for buildings and communities.

• Federal Requirements: Laws and regulations outlining sustainable design and operation mandates Federal agencies must meet.

• Project Implementation: Implementation steps for integrated, whole-building systems as an essential component for sustainable design and operations.

• Case Studies: List of Federal and industrial case studies outlining sustainable design and operations planning, implementation, and results.

• Working Group: Background information, guidance, meeting notes, and other resources surrounding the Interagency Sustainability Working Group (ISWG).

• Resources: Extensive list of resources designed to help Federal agencies implement sustainable design principles while meeting Federal requirements.