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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has received LEED Platinum Certification for the operations and maintenance of its Medical Education Building, the highest tier in the world’s most widely used green building rating system, university officials said in a news release.
The U.S. Green Building Council will present the certification medallion to the school’s facilities team Monday.
Platinum status signifies a building meets the strictest criteria for energy efficiency and environmental health.
“The LEED Platinum certification for Operations and Maintenance reflects our medical school’s commitment to creating a healthy, high-performing environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors,” said Dr. Alison Netski, interim dean and vice president of health affairs for UNLV.
The five-story, 135,000-square-foot building was completed in 2022 and is located in the Las Vegas Medical District. It features standardized patient rooms, a simulation suite, virtual anatomy classrooms and a prosection lab, along with an open forum, a learning resource center operated by UNLV Libraries, a wellness center, outdoor terrace and a walking trail.
Designed by TSK Architects, the building was funded through the Nevada Health & Bioscience Corporation, a nonprofit focused on academic medicine in Southern Nevada.
“From the outset of this project, we sought to create a place where Nevada could attract and educate future doctors and improve the overall healthcare of Southern Nevada,” said James Waddoups, CEO of the Nevada Health & Bioscience Corporation.
The building initially received LEED Silver Certification for its design and construction before achieving Platinum status for ongoing operations and maintenance.