LEARNING MOMENT Sustainability Julie Benda MFA Spring 2016 Graduate
MCAD Sustainable Campus Initiatives
What is a sustainable campus? A sustainable campus involves promoting work practices, services and life styles that don't compromise the lives and health of future generations.
In order to unify e ff orts and strive to create a sustainable campus environment, the Sustainable Environment Action Committee was formed in Fall of 2012.
2008: HVAC system MCAD upgrades- annual savings $32,000 2007 : HVAC system upgrades-3D Shop 2000 2010 2020 2005 2015 2004: Professional certificate in sustainable design added as online masters program
2008: HVAC system MCAD 2009: upgrades- annual Nice savings $32,000 Ride 2009: Sponsorship of HourCar 2007 : HVAC system upgrades-3D 2009: Shop Employee carpool incentive s 2000 2010 2005 2009: Gateway and 2010: Ga rden P roject Beginning 2004: lighting Professional certificate in changeove 2009: sustainable design added as : Subsidized online masters program compact bike florescent expenses and metropass for employees
2008: HVAC system MCAD 2009: upgrades- annual Nice savings $32,000 Ride 2009: Sponsorship of HourCar 2007 : HVAC system 2012 SEAC upgrades-3D 2009: Shop Employee carpool incentives 2000 2010 2005 2009: Gateway and 2010: Ga rden P roject Beginning 2004: lighting Professional certificate in changeove 2009: sustainable design added as : Subsidized online masters program compact bike florescent expenses and metropass for employees
2008: HVAC system MCAD 2009: 2012: upgrades- annual Nice First Spring savings $32,000 Ride Green Clean- out 2014: Bees on 2009: Campus Sponsorship 2012: of HourCar Back of 2007 : house HVAC system 2014: 2012 SEAC cafeteria upgrades-3D All composting 2009: Shop Exhibition Employee spaces carpool LED, 2013: incentives First Recyclemania 2000 2010 2005 2015 2013: 2009: Dorm Gateway Energy and 2010: Ga rden P roject Challenge Beginning 2004: lighting Professional certificate in changeove 2009: sustainable design added as : Subsidized online masters program compact bike Installation florescent expenses and of water metropass for filling employees station
2008: 2015: HVAC system MCAD Latex 2009: 2012: upgrades- annual Paint Nice First Spring savings $32,000 Recycling Ride Green Clean- out 2014: Bees on 2009: Campus 2015: Sponsorship 2012: Hennepin County of HourCar Back of Composting 2007 : house Grant HVAC system 2014: 2012 SEAC cafeteria upgrades-3D All composting 2009: Shop Exhibition Employee spaces carpool LED, 2015: incentives First time 2013: First AASHE Member Recyclemania 2000 2010 2020 2015 2005 2015: 2013: 2009: Green Dorm Gateway Partners Energy and 2010: Grant Ga rden P roject Challenge Beginning 2004: lighting Professional certificate in changeove 2009: sustainable design added as : Subsidized 2012: online masters program compact bike 2015: Installation florescent expenses and Campus of water metropass for wide filling employees composting station
Categories of a sustainable environment: • Waste and Recycling • Energy and the Built Environment • Academics • Food • Technology • Transportation • Water Quality and Conservation
Academics
, MCAD o ff ers 17 courses that focus on Currently sustainable systems and design thinking within the MASD program. Several undergraduate courses cover sustainable topics, including studio, liberal arts, and entrepreneurial studies.
Energy and the Built Environment
Energy Efficiency and Renovations • Replaced all medium-based lamps to LED or compact fluorescent • Installed occupancy and motion sensors in restrooms and stairwells • Received $76,000 from Xcel and Centerpoint Energy for energy saving projects • Implemented energy e ffi cient projects which save $195,000 annually in utilities costs • Deferred maintenance of $1.3M with M/LAB renovations.
Landscape
The Outdoor Campus • Lowest toxic pest management practices • 2015 planting of Student Garden Bed • Rooftop Bog • Installation of storm water runoff systems in parking lot • Since 2009, over 83 trees have been added to the landscape, increasing canopy cover and shade! • Addition of pollinator friendly plant species , with goals to continue pollinator plantings into future landscapes
Food
MCAD’s Cafeteria supports: • Support Local farms through Sysco Minnesota • Carbon Negative Tiny Footprint coffee B.Y.O. co ff ee mug discounts • • 100% Compostable dining ware, including plates, bowls, straws, co fff ee and soda cups
Waste and Recycling
With the help of recycling programs, composting, the free shelf, and our end of the year green clean out for student housing; MCAD diverted 47% of our waste away from landfills this past year.
Technology
Upgrades to M/LAB eliminate harsh chemicals for environmentally safe photo studios R ecycling of all electronic waste and batteries responsibly . Reduction of unnecessary printing with the record keeping accoun t Papercut
T ransportation
In 2010, Minneapolis College of Art and Design was awarded B e s t H o l i s t i Metro Transit’s c P r o g r a m s as an organization, and the I n n o v a t i o n I n c e n t i v e as an employer. MCAD was able to reduce their Single O c c u p a n c y Ve h i c l e rate from 80% to 60% between 2007 and 2010.
HOURCAR : The participants of car shares at the MCAD hub reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 49 tons in 2014! • NICE RIDE : Bike rental available on campus April- November • MetroPass: MetroPass Bus discounts for employees • GO TO College Pass • Carpool and Vanpool Incentives: Preferred and free parking for carpools registered through Metro Transit Rideshare • Shuttle Services: Shuttle Services are offered to students for groceries and supplies • Parking Policies: Reduced Single Occupancy Vehicle rate from 80%-60% • New! Electric Vehicle charging station on campus!
Student Groups
Green Club: Student Club organizing to establish and maintain campus garden, as well as activities for students to interact and engage with nature Bee Club: A Student club facilitated by sta ff member Diana Eicher, a club managing and promoting a bee friendly campus, including maintenance of two hives. Student Action Network: T wo MCAD students currently participate in this Multi- school network supported by Hennepin County Roots grant.
Whats next?
EXPAND Student, Faculty, and Sta ff participation Allocate existing departments resources to alternative solutions
Thank You mcad.edu/sustainability
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