All NewsSnapshotsGreen Roof Provides Water Filtration, Heat Reduction Olivia DrakeJuly 6, 20163minAs part of Wesleyan’s sustainability efforts, a 2,500 square foot “green roof” was planted on the top of Boger Hall. The roof started to bloom in late June. The green roof provides water filtration and a reduction of heat. The green roof requires minimal maintenance. In February 2013, the U.S. Green Building Council certified Boger Hall (a former squash facility) with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “Platinum” designation. LEED certification is a recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. campus buildingssustainability Related Articles All NewsCampus News & Events March 27, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Hugo L. Black Lecturers Establish What’s at Stake When Free Expression on Campus is Imperiled All NewsArts & HumanitiesStudents March 25, 2024 Andrew Chatfield Art Comes to Life through Student Partnership with the Center for the Arts All NewsAlumni March 25, 2024 Steve Scarpa True ‘Blue’: James Kaplan ’73 Documents a Key Collaboration in Jazz History