Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to sustainability, in our classroom buildings and on our surrounding grounds.
The college is a signatory to the American College and University President Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). Their purpose it to promote leadership in their communities and throughout society. They model ways to eliminate global warming emissions, spread knowledge, and educate graduates to achieve climate neutrality. LWTech has undertaken several initiatives.
All buildings are being constructed following guidelines set by the U.S. Green Building Council Certification program Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The LEED rating is based using strategies to improve performance in energy savings, water efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, improved environmental quality and stewardship of resources.
The Allied Health Building on the Kirkland Campus achieved a Silver rating. It is only a few points away from Gold status. The 83,000-square foot building was completed in April 2011.
The college currently leases out its Redmond Campus Building to the City of Redmond. The building was constructed in 2005. It was LWTech's first to earn the Silver rating. It was also the first in city of Redmond to be constructed that met LEED Silver Standards.
The LEED rating is based using strategies to improve performance in energy savings, water efficiency, and carbon emissions reduction. It also looks at improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources.
All capital projects comply with State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) laws and guidelines.
The college will value the environment and strive to promote conserving natural resources and the goals of the Growth Management Act and Sustainable Practices Executive Order. The college will promote sustainable practices and sustainability education at the college and in the community.
Other recycling programs for small batteries, light bulbs, and lamps. Also car batteries, used oil, diesel fuel, brake fluid, antifreeze, etc.
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to providing access to information for all, therefore we are taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of the college’s public facing website (LWTech.edu), and third-party platforms utilized by students, staff, and community members.
The college is currently conducting an audit to determine the extent to which its website and third-party platforms are compliant.