Loyola Marymount University's new 100,000 Square foot Life Sciences Building, a $110 million project that sets the standard for science education in the 21st century, received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification. LMU's LSB features a number of environmental and sustainable features including: A green roof More than 8,200 square feet of solar panels that produce approximately 10 percent of the facility's energy needs A research garden to provide materials for natural science, botany and other classes A solar screen on the west façade to reduce radiant heat Independent climate control, chilled beams, and natural ventilation Energy savings through daylight harvesting and high-performance glass
http://newsroom.lmu.edu/2015/11/23/%E2%80%A8lmus-new-life-sciences-building-receives-leed-gold-certification/1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045