LEED Buildings
CSUSB's ever-growing campus has led to a spike in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certifications, which provide high performance in key areas of human and environmental health, such as sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Below is a list of CSU San Bernardino’s LEED-certified buildings:
Coyote Commons, LEED Gold
Coyote Village, LEED Silver
Palm Desert Health Science, LEED Gold
Center of Global Innovation, LEED Gold
Santos Manuel Student Union North, LEED Gold
Coming Soon
The Office of Sustainability is partnering with the Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction (FPDC) team to install LEED-certified signage across select campus buildings and upcoming projects. Stay tuned for updates as these enhancements take shape.
Tree Campus USA Schools
CSUSB is partnered with Tree Campus USA, a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their green thumb. CSUSB’s commitment to a healthier environment is demonstrated through Arbor Day and Tree City USA recognition celebrations.
On a hot day, the sun's heat can dry exposed outdoor surfaces, such as roofs and pavement, hotter than the air temperature. Shaded or moist surfaces remain cooler and closer to air temperatures. Trees drastically contribute to the effects of heat island by deflecting the radiation from the sun and releasing more moisture into the air making it cooler.
Campus gardens
Student-led gardens are growing across campus, creating vibrant spaces for hands-on learning, sustainability, and community connection. These gardens empower students to cultivate fresh produce, explore environmental practices, and contribute to a greener campus.
- Coyote Garden, near Serrano Village ( asi-sustainability@csusb.edu )
- Art Department Garden, by the VA building ( currently in development, more details coming soon )