Heat Island Effect
Urban and built up environments absorb and trap heat more readily. Learn how Northeastern is helping to mitigate heat absorption.
Stormwater Infrastructure
Learn how Northeastern has taken significant steps to retain rainwater on site temporarily to help avoid critical overflows
Pedestrian Bridge Achieves Envision Bronze Award
The ISEC Pedestrian Bridge (PedX) achieved an Envision Bronze award for sustainable infrastructure. The project enhanced and restored public space along Columbus Avenue and maximized the use of durable materials with recycled content.
LEED Gold Achieved for Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC)
The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) achieved a LEED Gold Certification by adopting a number of measures.
Northeastern’s LEED Certified Projects
Northeastern has 7 LEED certified projects including International Village the first certified campus building in 2010. All new building projects are required to meeting a LEED Gold standard and achieve high energy efficiency standard.