Former sustainability officer for the U.S. government under the Biden administration, Mayock has experience advocating for sustainable solutions on a large scale. With a focus on electrifying federal vehicles, powering government buildings with clean energy, and decarbonizing the supply chain, Mayock will bring his extensive experience to help CU Boulder push forward its climate goals with new and improved sustainable initiatives.��

“I am honored to join the University of Colorado Boulder, where this new role reflects the university’s steadfast commitment to creating a sustainable future for our students, faculty, staff and community,” Mayock said in a statement. “As we continue to navigate the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental stewardship, I am excited to collaborate with this talented community to foster innovative solutions, inspire bold action and continue to lead the way in sustainability practices—locally and globally.”

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BOULDER, Colo. — New Vista High School, a small alternative school located in Colorado’s Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), has reopened following the completion of a nearly $52 million construction project. The new campus—featuring naturally lit, sustainable spaces designed for flexible learning and teaching—welcomed 315 students for the spring semester on Jan. 7.����

New Vista has been relocated several times since it opened in 1993 and had operated for several years out of the former Baseline Middle School building, which was constructed in 1952. However, a facilities assessment found that many BVSD campuses, including New Vista, were reaching the end of their lifespans, as maintenance costs were estimated to total more than the cost of a full replacement of the building.��

Denver-based MOA Architects worked with a Design Advisory Team comprised of students, parents, teachers and school district officials in developing the project. The project team also included the local office of national construction company Adolfson & Peterson, which developed the new campus across three phases with help of Gene Temanson, BVSD project manager. Work on the project began in November 2022 after voters approved a $350 million bond initiative which included plans for New Vista, and construction began in July 2023.����

In building the new facility, retaining the school’s spirit and focus on community and collaboration were paramount.��

“Even in the midst of change, we won’t stray from our purpose,” said John McCluskey, principal at New Vista, in a BVSD statement. “For the past 30 years, New Vista has stood for innovative, student-centered education, and this new space allows us to build on that legacy for the next 30.”��

The new iteration of New Vista offers a dynamic layout to support the school’s cohort program, in which students and teachers work in groups and also individually. To accommodate this approach to academics and instruction, spaces were designed with traditional group teaching and concentrated, smaller group learning in mind. The building also includes a wellness center, music recording studio and spaces for indoor-outdoor instruction. A two-story atrium featuring interior wooden learning steps forms the center of the campus, offering an inviting space for lectures, gatherings and assemblies.��

“While the building is new, the foundation—our shared purpose of fostering growth, confidence and capability—remains unwavering,” said Kiffany Lychock, New Vista High School assistant principal, in a statement.��

The new and improved New Vista is significantly more energy and water efficient than its predecessor. The building features more efficient temperature control, LED lighting, a wealth of natural light, low-VOC materials and improved indoor air quality via a modern HVAC and ventilation system. Through reducing energy use and focusing on renewables, the building—which is anticipated to serve students and the community for 70 years—is expected to consume less than 40% of the energy required in the previous school building, significantly reducing maintenance costs and outperforming Boulder’s building code requirements.��

While BVSD will not pursue LEED certification for New Vista, the campus was developed in accordance with the district’s as well as its Sustainability Action Plan. The goals of the plan include measuring and benchmarking efforts to protect student and staff health through energy, water, and natural resource conservation as well as reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation.��

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BOULDER, Colo. — The Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE), which opened in the heart of the University of Colorado Boulder’s main campus last summer, has been awarded LEED Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The 114,000-square-foot CASE building serves as a new gateway to the campus that supports the academic and student experience from the time prospective students first visit campus through their time at CU Boulder, to graduation and beyond. The latest recognition brings the total number of CU Boulder buildings with LEED certification to 27, either for new construction or major renovations.

“Earning LEED certification for such a prominent building on our campus is exciting as it helps place our commitment to sustainable and efficient building practices front and center in the CU Boulder landscape,” said David Kang, vice chancellor for infrastructure and sustainability.

Noresco provided sustainability consulting services to CU Boulder to ensure that sustainability goals of the CASE project were achieved. Oz Architecture and Bora Architects led design of the building, while GH Phipps Construction Cos., served as general contractor.

Sustainability was woven into systems throughout the CASE building. One of the most prominent features is the electrochromic glass installed at the top-level terraces. The glazing on these south-facing windows self-dims as sun exposure increases, minimizing heat gain and glare while highlighting the breathtaking views of the Flatirons mountains beyond. Also significant was construction of the building atop an existing parking garage, avoiding consumption of green space and actually introducing new sources of vegetation to the site on the north-facing slope.

Other sustainability highlights that bolstered the CASE building’s LEED score include:

• LED lighting throughout that contributes to 32 percent energy savings versus a baseline office and classroom building

• Low-flow plumbing features to conserve water, contributing to a 40 percent reduction in indoor water use versus a baseline office and classroom building

• 67 percent of construction waste diverted from landfills

• HVAC and envelope designed to provide a comfortable thermal environment to promote occupant productivity and well-being

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