UB Going Green
When the $61 million engineering building is completed on the University at Buffalo's north campus in 2011, it will include a white, reflective roof, rain garden and even bathroom appliances that use less water than normal. Robert Shibley, senior adviser to UB President John Simpson for campus planning and design, said the School of Engineering (http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/newbuilding/) is one of several green buildings in the university currently under construction or renovation.
Which makes us wonder: What other green buildings should we know about in the area? Why isn't there more green development in Wetsern New York? Do the benefits of going green outweigh any additional costs? What do you think of UB's efforts?
-Brian Hayden/News Business Reporter
