Advanced Structures and Composites Center

Awarded LEED CERTIFICATION – October 2006

The first LEED Certified Building at the University of Maine, Orono.
40% of materials manufactured regionally and 15% of materials extracted regionally.
30% reduction in water usage.
Optimized Energy Performance of 35%.
Daylight & views for 90% of occupied spaces.
Highly Reflective, Energy Star compliant roofing.
All adhesives and sealants used in the building meet or exceed LEED VOC emission standards.
All composite wood and fiber products contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.