Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Sustainable Site
Site Selection - The site of the James B. Duke Library was selected by Furman University in mid-1950. The building expansion did not have a negative impact on the environment as the building is not located on prime farmland, is not lower than 5 feet above the FEMA 100 year flood elevation, does not provide habitat to threatened or endangered species, is not within 100 feet of wetland and was not the site of a public park. Bicycle Storage - Bike racks are located at the entrance to provide bicycle storage for over 5% of the permanent and transient building population. 
Reduced Site Disturbance - Site disturbance was reduced through construction of a two-and-one-half story building to reduce footprint and tree protection. Stormwater Management: Rate and Quantity - The project caused no net increase in stormwater. 
Stormwater Management: Treatment - Treatment systems were designed to remove total suspended solids. 
Landscape Design to Reduce Heat Islands - Original plantings were protected during construction and new plantings have been added so that over 30% of non-roof impervious surface areas will be shaded within 5 years.
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