UC Davis Plant & Environmental Sciences (PES) is the first BREEAM® USA In-Use Excellent rated building! BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world’s leading environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. This building was a pilot project for BREEAM USA In-Use at UC Davis.

PES also earned LEED Gold® for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance, adding to the growing list of LEED-certified buildings at UC Davis. LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.

Learn more about UC Davis Green Buildings.