PACES

Overview
The College of Creative Studies has established itself as a role model for sustainability through the efforts of the CCS Green Team in order to reduce the college’s environmental impact.
In Spring 2009, the College of Creative Studies was assessed through the PACES (Program for the Assessment and Certification for the Environment and Sustainability) Program. This plan will illustrate the findings of that assessment and provide recommendations for future action.

Preparation for LEED
Although the College of Creative Studies will not be going through LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification because it is located in a temporary structure, the college should still follow LEED guidelines, as well as the guidelines that PACES sets forth in order to reduce the college’s environmental impact.

Sustainable Sites:
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/sustainablesites

Energy & Atmospheres:
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/energy

Materials & Resources:
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/materials

Food Systems:
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/food

Solid Waste Management:
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/solid

Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ):
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/indoor

Communications & Training:
http://www.pacescoalition.org/leaders/ccs/communications