By Tim Broderick and Tonie Miyamoto

Housing & Dining ServicesLiving Labs

Overview• 15 residence halls• 6 dining centers• 3 apartment communities• 7,000 total residents• 35,000 guests annually• 1,750 staff

Sustainability Drivers• Leading STARS Institution• Student Engagement• Academic Partners• Telling Our Story• Sustainability Fund

Our definition of a living learning laboratory

A concept that encompasses a range of practical on-campus applications of research and experiments that provide students hands-on experience, benefit operations, and enhance sustainability.

The Pavilion + Laurel Village

Features of the Pavilion• Pursuing LEED Platinum• Katabatic Tower• Green Wall• On Site Renewables• Thermal Wall• Charging Station• Bike Repair Room• Eco Leaders Office• Academic Agora

College of Natural SciencesResidential Learning Community

• Sponsors: College of Natural Sciences and Housing & Dining Services

• 400 students• Designated green floor• Required Course• Integrated classroom space• Faculty engagement

• Joint venture between Housing and Surplus Property

• 11:00am to 3:00pm• Safety and mechanical

equipment for sale• Classes offered on bike

mechanic basics• MOU annually reviewed

Bike Repair Room: The Spoke

Composting and Anaerobic Digestion• Dining Center for Laurel

Village is included in this program

• Composting begin in 2011• Anaerobic Digestion in 2013• Academic Partner:

College of Agriculture• Intern: Crop Soil Science • Compost Operator: Facilities

Composting and Anaerobic Digestion

FY14 Results• Composting = 106,853 lbs• Anaerobic digestion =

205,474 lbs• Diversion rate = 92%

Eco Leaders Peer Education Program• 14 Eco Leaders, one per

building• 1 credit course: Introduction

to Sustainable Engagement• Housing stipend largely

funded by revenue from the Leave It Behind Campaign

• Digital curriculum• The iPads will be used to

increase engagement rates in behavior change programs such as Green Warrior

Best Practices for Living Labs• Faculty Member willing

to balance research and operation

• Project Team is critical• Roles &

Responsibilities clearly defined in MOU

• Student Engagement• Don’t forget to Tell the

Story

Questions?

Housing & Dining Services Sustainability

www.housing.colostate.edu/sustainability

Tim BroderickSenior Sustainability Coordinator

Tim.Broderick@colostate.eduPhone: (970) 491-3871

Tonie MiyamotoDirector of Communications

& SustainabilityTonie.Miyamoto@colostate.edu

Phone: (970) 491-4314