Existing Buildings

Suffolk owns ten buildings in Downtown Boston.  Since 2006 we have taken a number of steps to reduce energy consumption, including the installation of:

• Energy management systems
• Vending miser devices on vending machines
• Energy efficient lighting
• Occupancy sensors to turn off lights during periods of non-occupancy
• Variable speed drives to prevent equipment from running when it is not needed
• High efficiency HVAC equipment.

We have also taken measures to reduce water consumption, including:

• Low-flow showerheads in residence halls
• Low-flow faucet aerators throughout campus
• Low-flow or dual-flush toilets throughout much of campus.

Green Building Practices

Suffolk University is committed to achieving Silver-LEED certification for new building projects.  LEED represents the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.

• 10 West Residence Hall: Gold-LEED certification for renovating a building into a residence hall. 
• Modern Theatre: Silver-LEED for new construction of theatre and residence hall.  Features the restoration of a historic facade.