#  FAS Infrastructure and Sustainability Team 

 



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The Infrastructure and Sustainability (I&S) team is responsible for the strategic oversight of physical security, mechanical systems, and building decarbonization within OPRP. I&S evaluates the current state of physical infrastructure and sets best practices to promote standardization and improved portfolio performance. We partner with the Planning, Capital Projects, and Building Operations teams to find efficiencies within all stages of the physical asset management cycle.

I&S sets strategic priories for the management of the systems within our scope and provides expertise for the execution of those priorities. We strive to drive forward the OPRP mission by ensuring continuity of academic programming while reducing operating costs, carbon emissions, and threats to safety and property.

Below are focus areas within each pillar of our team:

### **Security:**

- Conduct control assessments for all OPRP buildings and establishing standards for accountability and tracking.
- Create policies and procedures focused on preparedness and risk management.
- Assessing all legacy security systems within the building portfolio and creating strategic plans for modernizing and integrating those systems.

### **Mechanical:**

- Establishes Building Management System and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing standards for use in capital project design and building operations.
- Deploying new preventative maintenance strategies in OPRP-managed buildings to improve the reliability of existing systems.
- Conduct targeted retrocommissioning projects on buildings and systems to improve performance and reduce operating costs.

### **Sustainability:**

- Provide guidance to FAS leadership on University-wide sustainability commitments, specifically Harvard’s Fossil Fuel Neutral and Net Zero goals.
- Develop and manage sustainability projects that align with OPRP’s strategic plans and Harvard’s climate goals.
- Support decarbonization planning by integrating leadership priorities with Office for Sustainability recommendations to deliver a cohesive decarbonization road map for FAS.



 

##  Useful Links 

 

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###    Harvard Recycling, Environmental Health and Safety  expand\_more  

[Harvard Waste Wizard - What bin does this go in?](https://www.energyandfacilities.harvard.edu/facilities-services/recycling-waste-management/waste-wizard)

[EHS-Safe Waste Management and Disposal (including Labs)](<https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/waste-management-and-disposal >)

[Harvard Recycling Newsletter - Events and Freecycles](<https://harvard.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1156cd5f645c0966256b4593d&id=b99be51fe5  >)

[Harvard Zero Waste Framework](<https://www.energyandfacilities.harvard.edu/facilities-services/recycling-waste-management/zero-waste >)

 

 



###    Security  expand\_more  

[HUPD Safety and Security](<https://www.hupd.harvard.edu/safety-security >)

[Annual Safety Report](<https://www.hupd.harvard.edu/annual-security-report >)

[Campus Escort Program](<https://www.hupd.harvard.edu/campus-escort-program >)

[Building Evacuation Plans](<https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/resource/building-evacuation-plans >)

[Message Me](<https://messageme.harvard.edu/ >)

 

 



###    Student Resources  expand\_more  

[Salata Student Hub - Get Involved](<https://salatainstitute.harvard.edu/student-hub/  >)

[Harvard University Center for the Environment-Student Opportunities](<https://www.environment.harvard.edu/programs  >)

[OFS Student Group Sustainability Guide](<https://sustainable.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sustainability-Guide-for-Student-Groups-2025.pdf  >)

[OFS Student Grants](<https://sustainable.harvard.edu/student-grants/ >)

 

 



###    Sustainability  expand\_more  

[Office of Sustainability](https://www.sustainable.harvard.edu)

[FAS Sustainability](https://sustainable.harvard.edu/organization/faculty-of-arts-and-sciences/)

[Request Energy Data for Harvard Internal Use](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:08ed7690-3155-40dd-a530-112d6de3e5a4)

[Submit a PRESTO Work Order](https://login.harvard.edu/app/harvard_prestorequest_1/exk1xjvip10nwJATS1d8/sso/saml)

[Harvard University Housing, At-Home Sustainability Tips](<https://www.huhousing.harvard.edu/resident-information/sustainability >)

[Salata Events Calendar and Newsletter](https://salatainstitute.harvard.edu/events/) - [Join Mailing List](<https://harvard.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=15fb1a33ed7b366c4ea05d04e&id=bd3e0dc7d3 >)

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  Contacts 

 



Andrew Laplume, Director for Infrastructure and Sustainability  
Office Phone: (617) 495-2405  
<laplume@fas.harvard.edu>  
  
Bob Archer, Associate Director of Building Mechanical Systems  
Office Phone: (617) 384-0839  
<archer@fas.harvard.edu>  
  
Robert Sabater, Associate Director of Safety and Security  
Office Phone: (617) 285-7124  
[rob\_sabater@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:rob_sabater@fas.harvard.edu)  
  
Kendyl Churchman, Sustainability Manager  
Office Phone: (617) 947-3322  
[kendyl\_churchman@harvard.edu](mailto:kendyl_churchman@harvard.edu)

Ryan Pollin, Facility Systems and Sustainability Manager  
Office Phone: (617) 762-7901  
[ryan\_pollin@harvard.edu](mailto:ryan_pollin@harvard.edu)

Erich Yaeger, Systems Operations and Sustainability Manager  
Office Phone: (617) 835-2256  
[erich\_yaeger@harvard.edu](mailto:erich_yaeger@harvard.edu)