Pitt strives to enhance the quality of life of our campus & community by improving the quality of our indoor & outdoor spaces, as demonstrated by our third-party green building certifications. We also support the physical & mental health needs of students & employees both individually and through campus strategies like active design & access to nature.
Green Buildings
Alongside reducing resource use, green buildings have been shown to positively impact occupant health and productivity.
Did you know Pitt has over 1 million square feet of LEED certified space — and even more in design?
POGOH Bike Share
Pittsburgh students & employees have FREE access to POGOH, Pittsburgh’s bike sharing system! Enjoy unlimited 30-minute rides to, from, & around campus via bike.
Learn more & activate your benefit! Stay healthy, happy, and flexible with POGOH at Pitt.
Benefits of Nature
Being in nature or viewing greenery not only makes you feel better, it helps with cognitive function & promotes physical well-being. Recent studies have shown:
- Spending 2 hours a week in nature improves your health.
- Nature helps improve your mood & mental health.
- Exposure to nature helps improve working memory & cognitive flexibility.
- Green space helps reduce blood pressure, type II diabetes, & premature births.
At Pitt, we’re diligently working to grow access to nature indoors and out! Learn more.
