Sustainability in Capital Projects
Accomplishments
on the Boston campus
LEED certified projects
%
buildings with reflective roofs
%
buildings with groundwater recharge
Featured project highlights
EXP Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Design
By Michael Earls with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub October 7, 2024 Nestled between ISEC and Ruggles T station is EXP, Northeastern University’s new, dynamic eight-story center for science, engineering, and computational research. Opened in Fall 2023, EXP...
Landscaping Update at Curry Koi Pond
Landscaping Update at Curry Koi Pond The area around the koi pond at the Curry Student Center is a popular spot. You will always find students sitting in the Adirondack chairs listening to the gurgling water and watching the bright koi fish. All this foot...
Facilities Efforts Restore ISEC to Energy Efficiency Potential
Facilities Efforts Restore ISEC to Energy Efficiency PotentialThe Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) is an iconic building on Northeastern’s Boston campus that was built with sustainability in mind, achieving LEED Gold certification. ISEC’s...
Related Resources
All managers, architects, engineers, and contractors working on Northeastern University construction and renovation projects must familiarize themselves with guidelines containing the technical requirements and standards for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Visit the PREF working with us page for the full list of documents and resources.
Capital Project Design Guidelines & Implementation
Guidelines for the implementation of the university’s capital program, including university preferences, practices, and purchases for design, construction, and related projects.
Sustainable Practices and Operations Guideline
Best practices for reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impacts.
MEP Design Standards
Technical requirements and standards related to Mechanical, Engineering, and Plumbing. For questions or concerns, please contact PREFguidelines@northeastern.edu