Mary Idema Pew Library Green Building (LEED) VIRTUAL Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to the Mary Idema Pew Library Green Building (LEED) VIRTUAL Scavenger Hunt. Below you will find fourteen videos that describe and explain the green attributes of GVSU’s platinum LEED certified library.

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Engage with the videos through the Virtual Scavenger Hunt!
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Use the videos to answer the questions provided by your instructor.

Attribute 01: Introduction to LEED certification and the Mary Idema Pew Platinum Certified Library

walking path with trees and Carillon tower in background

Attribute 02: Green Spaces

Attribute 03: Access to Public Transportation

student walking near double door airlock

Attribute 04: Double Door Airlock

Attribute 05: Mechanical Systems

students studying in open area in library

Attribute 06: Open Layout and Furniture Selection

Attribute 07: Book Retrieval Systems

Attribute 08: Daylight Harvesting and Occupancy Sensor Lighting

Attribute 09: Energy Recovery - Water Stream

greenery around outdoor sitting area with chairs and picnic tables

Attribute 10: Green Roof and Cool Roof

Attribute 11: Energy Recovery - Air Stream

Attribute 12: Building Materials

Attribute 13: Art in Green Buildings

Attribute 14: Critiques of LEED, LEED 5.0, and Closing

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