LEED Certified Buildings

Salk Hall Pavilion

LEED Silver, 2016

LEED Silver Seal

Located at 3501 Terrace Street on the University of Pittsburgh’s main campus, Salk Hall is home to the School of Pharmacy and the School of Dental Medicine — and famously where Jonas Salk carried out his research on the polio vaccine while at Pitt.

The building is designated as a historic landmark of both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.

The 80,502 square foot Salk Hall Pavilion received a LEED Silver certification in 2016.

Green Building Highlights

  • The building has a high performance envelope, which improves the building’s heating and cooling efficiency.
  • Daylighting, which provides the building with natural light, and in the process reduces the need for electricity consumption.
  • Bioswales that help reduce stormwater runoff by soaking in rainwater and filtering out pollutants.
  • Heat recovery (heat wheels) system, which helps improve energy efficiency.
  • Low emitting materials used in construction, such as paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and flooring systems.
  • Recycled content was used during construction.
  • Public transportation access is available right near the building.
  • Water efficient landscaping, reducing the amount of water used.
  • Construction waste management that diverted waste away from landfills.
Sustainability Features
Windows in Salk Hall Pavilion
Lighting

The area features daylighting, which provides the building with natural light and, in turn, reduces electricity consumption. 

Exterior of Salk Hall Pavilion
Water

Water-efficient landscaping features bioswales that soak in rainwater, filter out pollutants, and help reduce overall stormwater runoff and water use.

Stairway in Salk Hall Pavilion
Materials

Construction utilized low-emitting materials, such as paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and flooring systems, along with recycled content to support healthier indoor air quality and sustainable resource use.