Presentations and panel discussion/question/answers
Green Building On Campus.
Bill Retzlaff
Kelly Luckett
Biological Sciences
Internationally, the emphasis on environmentally friendly building practices has been
rising exponentially. In the United States, the U.S. Green Building Council has taken the
lead to promote sustainable building practices. While “green” building is widely popular
in the press and has spurred much interest among lawmakers, the private sector has been
slow to embrace the concept. Another arena in which green building practices have
emerged is in the university sector – an area which could become a leader in the green
building movement. Building green on campus has the possible financial benefit of
reducing long-term energy consumption, is a “sustainable practice” embraced by faculty,
staff, and students, and has the added benefit of raising the public image of the university.
However, trade-offs including high up-front construction costs have many campus
administrators hesitant at initiating green building efforts. Our panel will present green
building ideas and discuss the pros and cons of green building on the university campus.
Panel Members:
Dr. Bill Retzlaff – G.R.E.E.N. Coordinator
Mr. Kelly Luckett – LEED AP, President, Green Roof Blocks
SIUE Students from G.R.E.E.N.
USGBC Members
Facilities Personnel