Facilities Planning & Management

Washington University in St. Louis has been awarded Gold status accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), renewing certification at the same level as its last certification in 2018, though on a more rigorous version of the reporting tool.

New York-based architectural firm Weiss/Manfredi has been selected to lead the design of the new Arts & Sciences building, set to be constructed at the heart of the Danforth Campus. The firm’s selection marks one of the first major milestones in the project, which was announced in December 2021 during the launch of the Arts & Sciences Strategic Plan.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to reducing the Danforth campus energy use and carbon footprint.In April 2013, Washington University pledged to invest $30 million dollars in energy conservation and carbon reduction projects in the next seven years.