Plano Church Awarded Historic LEED StatusPlano Church Awarded Historic LEED StatusPlano Church Awarded Historic LEED Status
Christ UMC creates Texas’ only LEED-certified sustainable sanctuary
PLANO, Texas — Plano’s Christ United Methodist Church has taken a historic step forward in helping create a sustainable environment.
CUMC’s sanctuary has been awarded LEED Silver certification, making it the first sanctuary in Texas to be certified sustainable for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as a variety of other strategies.
Becoming LEED certified means more than simply recycling trash and using energy-efficient light bulbs. Certification is based on a point system established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. It rates a building’s performance in five areas: sustainable site design, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Efficient plumbing in the 56,873-square-foot sanctuary will cut internal water usage by more than 42 percent. Improved insulation coupled with efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems will help cut energy costs up to 20 percent. And with 35 percent of the building’s electricity coming from renewable West Texas wind power, the church will reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with its electrical needs.
Still, the church’s project is not about saving money, nor about becoming a LEED leader.
“We hope that our journey will encourage other faith-based organizations to pursue sustainability with their future construction projects,” says Mark Meaders, CUMC’s Sustainable Design project manager.
That’s what the church calls “building with a purpose.” It’s about sustainability, creating a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
“Building green isn’t just the trendy thing to do, it is the faithful thing to do,” says Rev. Alexandra Robinson, associate pastor at CUMC. “We did this because we believe it will benefit others.”
“This building is not just for our church,” says Rev. Don Underwood, senior pastor. “It’s for those we serve in our growing missions, and it’s for the next generation. CUMC is always focused on building for the future, so we continually think sustainably for our children and our children’s children.”
A green building is a healthy building.
Paint and carpeting made of low-odor compounds mean improved indoor air quality. By diverting 85 percent of construction waste from local landfills, the project reduced resources and energy necessary for producing new paper, metal, plastic, glass, concrete and lumber that will be recycled. Use of alternative refrigerants and refrigerant management of the cooling system will minimize ozone layer depletion, thereby minimizing UV radiation from penetrating our atmosphere. And by using light-reflecting hardscape material and maintaining vegetation around the sanctuary, CUMC will help minimize the heat-island effect.
“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The Christ United Methodist Church project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.”
CUMC’s 1,200-seat sanctuary opened this past May after three years of planning and construction. Project partners included HH Architects , a multi-discipline architectural and interiors firm based in Dallas, and Rentenbach Constructors, Inc., one of the South’s largest privately held contracting firms.
Plano Church Awarded Historic LEED Status
Christ UMC creates Texas’ only LEED-certified sustainable sanctuary
PLANO, Texas — Plano’s Christ United Methodist Church has taken a historic step forward in helping create a sustainable environment.
CUMC’s sanctuary has been awarded LEED Silver certification, making it the first sanctuary in Texas to be certified sustainable for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as a variety of other strategies.
Becoming LEED certified means more than simply recycling trash and using energy-efficient light bulbs. Certification is based on a point system established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. It rates a building’s performance in five areas: sustainable site design, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Efficient plumbing in the 56,873-square-foot sanctuary will cut internal water usage by more than 42 percent. Improved insulation coupled with efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems will help cut energy costs up to 20 percent. And with 35 percent of the building’s electricity coming from renewable West Texas wind power, the church will reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with its electrical needs.
Still, the church’s project is not about saving money, nor about becoming a LEED leader.
“We hope that our journey will encourage other faith-based organizations to pursue sustainability with their future construction projects,” says Mark Meaders, CUMC’s Sustainable Design project manager.
That’s what the church calls “building with a purpose.” It’s about sustainability, creating a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
“Building green isn’t just the trendy thing to do, it is the faithful thing to do,” says Rev. Alexandra Robinson, associate pastor at CUMC. “We did this because we believe it will benefit others.”
“This building is not just for our church,” says Rev. Don Underwood, senior pastor. “It’s for those we serve in our growing missions, and it’s for the next generation. CUMC is always focused on building for the future, so we continually think sustainably for our children and our children’s children.”
A green building is a healthy building.
Paint and carpeting made of low-odor compounds mean improved indoor air quality. By diverting 85 percent of construction waste from local landfills, the project reduced resources and energy necessary for producing new paper, metal, plastic, glass, concrete and lumber that will be recycled. Use of alternative refrigerants and refrigerant management of the cooling system will minimize ozone layer depletion, thereby minimizing UV radiation from penetrating our atmosphere. And by using light-reflecting hardscape material and maintaining vegetation around the sanctuary, CUMC will help minimize the heat-island effect.
“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The Christ United Methodist Church project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.”
CUMC’s 1,200-seat sanctuary opened this past May after three years of planning and construction. Project partners included HH Architects , a multi-discipline architectural and interiors firm based in Dallas, and Rentenbach Constructors, Inc., one of the South’s largest privately held contracting firms.
Christ UMC creates Texas’ only LEED-certified sustainable sanctuary
PLANO, Texas — Plano’s Christ United Methodist Church has taken a historic step forward in helping create a sustainable environment.
CUMC’s sanctuary has been awarded LEED Silver certification, making it the first sanctuary in Texas to be certified sustainable for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as a variety of other strategies.
Becoming LEED certified means more than simply recycling trash and using energy-efficient light bulbs. Certification is based on a point system established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. It rates a building’s performance in five areas: sustainable site design, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Efficient plumbing in the 56,873-square-foot sanctuary will cut internal water usage by more than 42 percent. Improved insulation coupled with efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems will help cut energy costs up to 20 percent. And with 35 percent of the building’s electricity coming from renewable West Texas wind power, the church will reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with its electrical needs.
Still, the church’s project is not about saving money, nor about becoming a LEED leader.
“We hope that our journey will encourage other faith-based organizations to pursue sustainability with their future construction projects,” says Mark Meaders, CUMC’s Sustainable Design project manager.
That’s what the church calls “building with a purpose.” It’s about sustainability, creating a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
“Building green isn’t just the trendy thing to do, it is the faithful thing to do,” says Rev. Alexandra Robinson, associate pastor at CUMC. “We did this because we believe it will benefit others.”
“This building is not just for our church,” says Rev. Don Underwood, senior pastor. “It’s for those we serve in our growing missions, and it’s for the next generation. CUMC is always focused on building for the future, so we continually think sustainably for our children and our children’s children.”
A green building is a healthy building.
Paint and carpeting made of low-odor compounds mean improved indoor air quality. By diverting 85 percent of construction waste from local landfills, the project reduced resources and energy necessary for producing new paper, metal, plastic, glass, concrete and lumber that will be recycled. Use of alternative refrigerants and refrigerant management of the cooling system will minimize ozone layer depletion, thereby minimizing UV radiation from penetrating our atmosphere. And by using light-reflecting hardscape material and maintaining vegetation around the sanctuary, CUMC will help minimize the heat-island effect.
“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The Christ United Methodist Church project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.”
CUMC’s 1,200-seat sanctuary opened this past May after three years of planning and construction. Project partners included HH Architects , a multi-discipline architectural and interiors firm based in Dallas, and Rentenbach Constructors, Inc., one of the South’s largest privately held contracting firms.
Christ UMC creates Texas’ only LEED-certified sustainable sanctuary
PLANO, Texas — Plano’s Christ United Methodist Church has taken a historic step forward in helping create a sustainable environment.
CUMC’s sanctuary has been awarded LEED Silver certification, making it the first sanctuary in Texas to be certified sustainable for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as a variety of other strategies.
Becoming LEED certified means more than simply recycling trash and using energy-efficient light bulbs. Certification is based on a point system established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. It rates a building’s performance in five areas: sustainable site design, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Efficient plumbing in the 56,873-square-foot sanctuary will cut internal water usage by more than 42 percent. Improved insulation coupled with efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems will help cut energy costs up to 20 percent. And with 35 percent of the building’s electricity coming from renewable West Texas wind power, the church will reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with its electrical needs.
Still, the church’s project is not about saving money, nor about becoming a LEED leader.
“We hope that our journey will encourage other faith-based organizations to pursue sustainability with their future construction projects,” says Mark Meaders, CUMC’s Sustainable Design project manager.
That’s what the church calls “building with a purpose.” It’s about sustainability, creating a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
“Building green isn’t just the trendy thing to do, it is the faithful thing to do,” says Rev. Alexandra Robinson, associate pastor at CUMC. “We did this because we believe it will benefit others.”
“This building is not just for our church,” says Rev. Don Underwood, senior pastor. “It’s for those we serve in our growing missions, and it’s for the next generation. CUMC is always focused on building for the future, so we continually think sustainably for our children and our children’s children.”
A green building is a healthy building.
Paint and carpeting made of low-odor compounds mean improved indoor air quality. By diverting 85 percent of construction waste from local landfills, the project reduced resources and energy necessary for producing new paper, metal, plastic, glass, concrete and lumber that will be recycled. Use of alternative refrigerants and refrigerant management of the cooling system will minimize ozone layer depletion, thereby minimizing UV radiation from penetrating our atmosphere. And by using light-reflecting hardscape material and maintaining vegetation around the sanctuary, CUMC will help minimize the heat-island effect.
“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The Christ United Methodist Church project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.”
CUMC’s 1,200-seat sanctuary opened this past May after three years of planning and construction. Project partners included HH Architects , a multi-discipline architectural and interiors firm based in Dallas, and Rentenbach Constructors, Inc., one of the South’s largest privately held contracting firms.
Lift High The Cross!
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On Wednesday, November 10th at 9:37 a.m., the 91 foot steeple (including the cross) was raised atop of our new 85 foot sanctuary. The cross atop the steeple was raised at 11:00 a.m. This allows the church's steeple to be visible across the Plano area! As a beacon to our community it reminds us of a call to action of Loving God, Serving Others and Transforming Lives.
Click below to watch the slideshow!
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Former Sanctuary Renovations
Renovation. Expected completion date is the beginning of the new year, with approximately 8 weeks of construction.
The new space will be used for many functions including:
- Full Court Worship on Sunday morning
- Large church events for all age level ministries
- A gathering space for funeral and memorial receptions
- Fellowship Hall
By remodeling this space, we will also be creating additional room in the CLC for youth ministries and recreational ministries to grow. The space will have room for 208 in a table and chairs format and 559 with chairs only. Please click below to see the .pdf of the renovation plans.
Invite 1
We encourage you to invite a friend to worship in our new sanctuary or to participate in the many other life-transforming ministries at CUMC. Here's some ways you can share the word about CUMC with your friends!
- Share one of the new Invite 1 business cards available at the welcome desk. Each card has a blank line to share the ministry opportunity you think your friend would most enjoy!
- Send a link to our sanctuary video. This inspiring video can share with others a genuine CUMC welcome. Click here to view the video.
- Buy an "Inspiring Life" T-shirt, to start up a conversation about CUMC.
