A number of buildings located on WSU's campus are LEED certified. LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" Certification and focuses on six categories to establish guidelines, including:

1. Location and Transportation - places emphasis on strategies to reduce global warming.
2. Sustainable Sites - includes reducing air, water and light pollution to the environment.
3. Water Efficiency -  includes reducing water consumption.
4. Energy and Atmosphere - includes minimizing building energy consumption.
5. Materials and Resources - include using recycled, renewable, and regional materials.
6. Indoor Environmental Quality - includes incorporating fresh air and natural lighting opportunities.

In order to become LEED certified a building must fulfill a number of requirements proposed by the USGBC certification guide. The effort of the LEED certification is to encourage sustainable building development. Visit usgbc.org for more information on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or the US Green Building Council. 

Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center - LEED Silver