Lincoln Hall

NEW: View live energy data from Lincoln Hall's Solar PV Array.

Lincoln Hall is UIC's first LEED^®-certified Building. In 2010 the building's renovation project earned enough points to qualify for Gold Certification in LEED^® for New Construction (LEED-NC). While much of the original Lincoln Hall structure still stands, the project was not eligible for LEED^® for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) due to the replacement of most of Lincoln Hall's original exterior.

Lincoln Hall earned 43 Total LEED^® Points (Gold range is 39-51). Points are accumulated by meeting the established credits in the following environmental categories:

Sustainable Sites - 10/14 Points

Proximity to dense community activities, public transit, and bike parking.
No new parking spaces added during construction.
85.9% of non-building site area restored with native species.
45.7% of project site area provides vegetated open space.
Swales and detention ponds result in at least 25% reduction in rate/quantity of stormwater runoff.
100% of rooftop surface has minimum coating SRI (Solar Reflectance Index) of 102, reducing Heat Island Effect.
Light pollution is reduced by using little or no exterior lighting.

Water Efficiency - 4/5 Points

Use of native and/or drought-tolerant species in landscaping requires no irrigation. The original irrigation system will be removed.
42% reduction in potable water use from a calculated baseline design through the installation of low flow urinals, dual flush water closets, low-flow lavatory faucets and automatic sensors.

Energy & Atmosphere - 14/17 Points

32.8% energy cost savings from baseline using ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Appendix G methodology
Building design includes improved thermal envelope, high efficiency glazing, reduced lighting power density, light sensors, and geothermal source heat pump (see Grant Hall).
A solar photo-voltaic (PV) system on the roof offsets 9.4% of the building’s energy cost and has generated 38 MWh to date (July 27, 2010). A monitor installed in the lobby shows the electricity production to students, faculty, and staff.
Building Automation Systems and management plan reduce energy consumption.
Use of refrigerants that minimize or eliminate emissions of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and global warming

Materials & Resources - 3/13 Points

81.278% of construction waste generated on-site was diverted from landfill.
81.143% of wood-based building materials in the project were harvested from FSC certified forests.

Indoor Environmental Quality - 8/15 Points

CO₂ and ventilation monitors present in HVAC system.
Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings used in construction
Carpeting system certified by Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus program.
Composite Wood and Agrifiber uses no urea-formaldehyde.
Lighting and Thermal systems have advanced controls and sensors.
100% of regularly-occupied spaces have direct access to outdoors views.

Innovation & Design Process - 4/5 Points

Exceptional potable water use reduction (42%).
High use (85.9%) of native or adaptive species in landscaping and stormwater runoff management.
45.7% of project site area provides vegetated open space.
LEED-accredited professional worked on project.