New Construction Standards for Energy Efficiency Conservation

• With our continuing efforts to reduce energy consumption, the Facilities Standards for new construction and renovations continue to be revised for improved insulation, more energy efficient windows and more energy efficient lighting & HVAC control systems to just name a few. UAB Facilities Value Statement: We are committed to creating a sustainable environment. Designers should consider elements that would add to or subtract from this goal. LEED certification at the highest level is desirable but we expect our designers to evaluate the total cost of ownership of such features UAB FACILITY STANDARDS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS