Green Building Guidelines at South African Universities

Struwig, Miemie; Smit, G.; Wyk, Jasper Van

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“…The nexus between the adoption of green methods and technologies, circular economy initiatives and sustainability at universities GMTs embrace environmentally friendly building practices which uses any product or service that reduces utility consumption, is eco-friendly and improves the social element of a development. "Green methods" in GMT refers to various advancements and practices that can be implemented to achieve a sustainable, energy-efficient, environmentally accountable platform (Struwig et al, 2014). The term "green technology" covers a broad spectrum of technologies, from photovoltaic installations, heating solutions, smart technologies and energy-efficient appliances (Usman and Gidado, 2015).…”

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“…However, the scope of green practices currently used in SEBs in South Africa are very limited. Various reasons account for this, such as restricted funding for management to carry out sustainable implementations, the lack of need and focus by university management to consider and implement GMTs within the campus environment (Struwig, 2014). Moreover, the lack of current GMT literature indicates that Struwig et al (2014) observation is still relevant and many universities in South Africa are built upon conventional construction principles and techniques.…”

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“…Various reasons account for this, such as restricted funding for management to carry out sustainable implementations, the lack of need and focus by university management to consider and implement GMTs within the campus environment (Struwig, 2014). Moreover, the lack of current GMT literature indicates that Struwig et al (2014) observation is still relevant and many universities in South Africa are built upon conventional construction principles and techniques. Before viewing this statement as blanketing, South African universities have been embracing GMTs with University of Cape Town (UCT) constructing the first green star-rated residential building in South Africa (Swingler, 2020).…”

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“…GMTs refer to the building designs, construction techniques, practices, education and technologies that will improve the sustainable operation of a building. These GMTs are derived from the various advancements that can be implemented in achieving a sustainable, energy-efficient, environmentally accountable platform (Struwig et al , 2014). Alexander (2014) indicated that these types of platforms will integrate factors such as renewable energy, sustainable materials, ecological value, passive strategies, transport, life-cycle costing and household health.…”

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Examine the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive education buildings, perspectives of circular economy and net-zero carbon operation

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Purpose This study investigates the barriers and drivers of using green methods and technologies (GMTs) in supportive educational buildings (SEBs) in South Africa, and assesses their impact on the circular economy (CE) in achieving net-zero carbon goals. While there has been extensive literature on green building technologies, there is limited research on the barriers and drivers of using GMT in SEBs, as well as their impact on the circular economy (CE) in achieving net-zero carbon goals. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts an interpretivist approach with an ontological basis, using an overarching case study of a SEB at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Semistructured interviews were conducted with executive UCT management, and a field survey of a UCT supportive education building was performed. Findings At UCT, multiple GMTs have been installed across various buildings to enhance monitoring and management of water and energy consumption. Moreover, initiatives to positively influence student behavior, such as water and energy-saving campaigns around UCT premises, have been introduced. The findings further indicate that UCT has recently emphasized the implementation of GMTs, resulting in improved resource efficiency, CE practices and progress toward achieving net-zero carbon targets for supportive education buildings and the university as a whole. Originality/value This research highlights the positive impact of GMTs on a SEB’s CE and net-zero carbon operations. As a result, facility managers should consider incorporating GMTs when planning the development or refurbishment of SEBs.

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“…However, the scope of green practice currently in supportive educational buildings in South Africa is very limited. Various reasons account for this, such as restricted funding for management to carry out these implementations, or even a lack of need and focus by university management to consider IOP Publishing doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1101/6/062032 2 implementing green methods and technologies into the campus environment [4]. These reasons affect how future green methods and technology implementation are conducted in university buildings.…”

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An investigation of the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive educational buildings, case study of UCT

Moghayedi

Jeune

Michell

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IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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As water and energy costs rise in South Africa due to the limited water and energy supply, green methods and technologies implemented in buildings will help alleviate the burden of this crisis. Many literatures studied green building technology; however, there is limited research on the barriers and drivers of using green methods and technology in supportive educational buildings at universities. It is essential to note the distinction between the different types of university buildings. Although the focus will be primarily based on supportive educational buildings, the overall study deals with the university as a system in a holistic view. This study makes use of a mixed-method approach, using an over-arching case study of supportive educational buildings at the University of Cape Town. A field survey of a supportive education building at UCT and semi-structured interviews were conducted with executive management at UCT. Findings reveal that across UCT’s various buildings, numerous green methods and technologies have been installed to help monitor and manage water and energy usage. Furthermore, it was indicated that the university had employed various strategies since the early 2000s to increase environmental sustainability to achieve sustainability. Additionally, there has been a shift to positively influence student behaviour through the phasing in of water and energy-saving campaigns around campus. The findings also reveal that UCT has recently prioritised green methods and technologies implementation, which inherently improves the resource efficiency and environmental sustainability of the supportive education buildings and, consequently, the overall university.

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Empirical study to understand marketing influence of environmental impact assessment on end users in UAE

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Kabiraj

Ramakrishnan

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An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) evaluates a development's potential effects on the environment while considering relevant socioeconomic, cultural, and human health effects (both positive and negative). This research has intended to analyze the effect of environmental impact assessment on end users in UAE. For this purpose, a descriptive research method was utilized. A well-structured questionnaire was framed, and the responses were evaluated by 5-points Likert scale. A random sampling method was implemented to select the sample of 1020 end users. Statistical techniques like percentage analysis, mean score, standard deviation, chi-square test, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were carried out to examine sample’s data. The research was able to confirm high-level effect of environmental impact assessment among end users. Existing homes that have been made more environmentally friendly perform better and last longer. Therefore, the use of both forms of green building should be stimulated by the government, who should also make improvements to the marketing strategy and increase spending on environmentally friendly construction methods to bring down the price of green buildings.

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Green Building Guidelines at South African Universities

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Examine the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive education buildings, perspectives of circular economy and net-zero carbon operation

Examine the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive education buildings, perspectives of circular economy and net-zero carbon operation

An investigation of the impact of green methods and technologies on the environmental sustainability of supportive educational buildings, case study of UCT

Empirical study to understand marketing influence of environmental impact assessment on end users in UAE

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