Sustainability

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) currently plans, maintains, and manages 14.8 million gross square feet of building space. WashU Medicine’s building space on the campus increased by 52% in the last decade, and this growth continues exponentially with the addition of new buildings and important renovations.

Sustainability is taken into consideration in all aspects of building design and operation, including building design and construction, interior furnishing, and landscaping.

Department staff are dedicated to the stewardship of WashU Medicine’s physical assets and the promotion of the campus environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. To that end, OFMD has created a Sustainability Strategic Plan to express its commitment to sustainability and to report on and plan sustainable practices in planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining WashU Medicine’s physical environment.

Occupants also have a role to play in keeping our buildings running efficiently and sustainably. By joining the Green Office or Green Lab program, occupants can learn how to decrease their environmental impact in their workspaces. If a department needs to dispose of or acquire office or lab supplies, furniture, or equipment, WashUReuse is a great resource for the internal circulation of assets.