Samford University Celebrates Sustainability with First LEED-Certified Buildings | Samford University
Samford University’s national award-winning Campus Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex—an $85 million expansion of Seibert Hall completed in September 2024— earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification in May.
“A building is the physical manifestation of the values the community holds. A LEED certification is independent validation of Samford’s commitment to student and employee well-being,” said Colin Coyne, Samford’s vice president of finance and business affairs
“Designing sustainably isn't new to our work with Samford,” said Neil Davis, president of Davis Architects, the university’s primary architecture partner since the 1950s. “It's how we've approached the campus for years, applying the same principles behind the university's own sustainability goals to conserve energy, limit environmental impact, and protect water resources—even on buildings that never pursued formal certification.
“With the Seibert Hall renovation and expansion, those long-standing practices were independently measured and verified through LEED. It’s a building that is both beautiful and recognized for its environmental performance—and a milestone in a partnership we've valued for generations.”
