Severance Music Center

Project Overview

Severance Music Center applied for Emerald Gives 2024 to help them pursue LEED O+M v4.1. The music center located in Uptown Cleveland is owned by Severance Music Center while the utilities and grounds are shared with the surrounding Case Western Reserve University. This public assembly concert hall can hold over 1,000 attendees to see performances including the Cleveland Orchestra perform. Over the last few years, Severance has been implementing sustainability measures including upgraded HVAC systems with improved ventilation systems, conducted a waste audit with Cuyahoga County, and has been transitioning to all LED lights. Severance acheived LEED Gold through O+M v4.1 to validate and showcase the performance of their ongoing sustainability initiatives through a third-party verified rating system.