Sidney J. Watson Arena
In July 2009 Watson Arena received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification making it the first newly constructed LEED-certified hockey arena in the country. Learn more...
Adams Hall Renovations
During the renovation of Adams Hall every effort was made to re-use as much of the existing building and its materials. New materials were chosen on the basis of embodied energy, re-cycled content, and contribution to the healthy indoor environment. Learn more...
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
Borrowing language from The Offer of the College, eco-structure magazine's article, "Art, an Intimate Friend," lays out seven colorful pages dedicated to the newly renovated Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Learn more...
Kanbar Auditorium/Studzinski Recital Hall
During the design of Studzinski Recital Hall, the design team and Construction Manager collaborated with the College to plan a building that met the College’s standards for sustainable design. Learn more...
The Bricks
The “Bricks” are the six first-year dormitory buildings — Appleton Hall, Hyde Hall, Coleman Hall, Moore Hall, Maine Hall, Winthrop Hall — located on the historic quadrangle of Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine. Learn more...
Osher and West Halls
In 2006 both buildings received Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U. S. Green building Council. Many components of the new dorms, including the materials, heating system and rainwater system all contribute to the overall sustainability of the buildings. Learn more...
Environmental Mission Statement
The environment within and beyond Bowdoin College is one of the fundamental aspects of our community and one that we, as members of the College, have in common. In keeping with Bowdoin's bicentennial motto, "The College and the Common Good," the opportunity exists to reaffirm our committement to the history and future of Bowdoin's relationship with the environment.
Both the institution as a whole and individuals in the Bowdoin community have an an impact on the environment and therefore should commit themselves to understanding their personal responsibility for the local and natural environment. In consideration of the common good, Bowdoin recognizes its responsibility to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship by promoting environmental awareness, local action, and global thinking
Sustainable Planning at Bowdoin
Design Standards
Bowdoin College has had a long standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship; concentrating on issues such as waste reduction, recycling, environmentally preferable purchasing, and energy conservation.
Environmental Management System
Modeled after the international ISO 14000 standard, this program will allow us to not only better manage our many and complex regulatory compliance issues, but provide a management tool to help develop, track, and implement in-house environmental programs that benefit both the College and the community at large.
Recycling
Our goal is to follow the motto "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Buy Recycled" with waste reduction as the top priority.
LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the authoritative standard for green design developed by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2000.