Going Green
HEEPI Green Gown Awards
Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement (HEEPI) is a project funded under the HEFCE Leadership, Governance and Management initiative. Part of its work includes identifying and disseminating best practice in energy and environmental management through the annual Green Gown Awards. Some award winners are listed here:
Geothermal Heating/Cooling
The University of York saves £11K annually
Photovoltaic cells
Newcastle University
Recycling
University of Leeds
Leeds Metropolitan University
Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement (HEEPI) is a project funded under the HEFCE Leadership, Governance and Management initiative. Part of its work includes identifying and disseminating best practice in energy and environmental management through the annual Green Gown Awards. Some award winners are listed here:
Geothermal Heating/Cooling
The University of York saves £11K annually
Photovoltaic cells
Newcastle University
Recycling
University of Leeds
Leeds Metropolitan University
Biomass Boiler
Used at Queen Margaret University and John Wheatley College, East End Campus.
Photovoltaic cells
British Photovoltaic Association website
Roofing
ETFE (Ethylene TetrafluoroEthylene Co-Polymer) is a transparent, recyclable foil used for roofing. It should last for at least 30 years and is anti-static and therefore self-cleaning. It is very strong, transparent to UV light and is not degraded by sunlight. This is the material used for the biomes at The Eden Project in Cornwall, England. ETFE has been used in many recent new builds including Telford College Edinburgh, Kingsdale School London and the University of East London.
Royal Holloway College, University of London, has developed 'Green Roofs' on new student accommodation. The roof is planted with species that shield the roof, provide thermal and sound insulation and aid rainwater management. Case study in EAUC 'Biodiversity on Campus' guide - see the section on Practical Management.
Water Recycling
Queen Margaret University uses rainwater for toilets - a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (known as a SUDS pond) to capture rainwater and hold onsite rather than contribute to downstream flooding.
Edge Hill University revised its initial SUDS scheme to bring about huge benefits for biodiversity. Case study in The Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges (EAUC) 'Biodiversity on Campus' guide (see the section on Practical Management).
Natural Lighting
'Natural lighting and ventilation not only eliminate the need for energy consumption, they also help boost productivity and reduce illness and absenteeism related to sick-building syndrome.' 'Build smart for a bright future' by Peter James, THES: Sustainability.27
These principles can be seen in action at John Wheatley College East End Campus.
Natural Ventilation
Santa Clara University, U.S.A
Queen Margaret University
Our Flickr Photo Gallery includes illustrative images from the University of East London.
Passive Thermal Design
Naturally heats and cools buildings using solar, high performance windows, insulation and air-tight construction, shading mechanisms to control heat and light from the sun and eliminates the need for air conditioning units.
Our Flickr Photo Gallery includes illustrative images from the University of East London.
Solar Heating
Water is heated by solar power at Kingsmead School.
Used at Queen Margaret University and John Wheatley College, East End Campus.
Photovoltaic cells
British Photovoltaic Association website
Roofing
ETFE (Ethylene TetrafluoroEthylene Co-Polymer) is a transparent, recyclable foil used for roofing. It should last for at least 30 years and is anti-static and therefore self-cleaning. It is very strong, transparent to UV light and is not degraded by sunlight. This is the material used for the biomes at The Eden Project in Cornwall, England. ETFE has been used in many recent new builds including Telford College Edinburgh, Kingsdale School London and the University of East London.
Royal Holloway College, University of London, has developed 'Green Roofs' on new student accommodation. The roof is planted with species that shield the roof, provide thermal and sound insulation and aid rainwater management. Case study in EAUC 'Biodiversity on Campus' guide - see the section on Practical Management.
Water Recycling
Queen Margaret University uses rainwater for toilets - a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (known as a SUDS pond) to capture rainwater and hold onsite rather than contribute to downstream flooding.
Edge Hill University revised its initial SUDS scheme to bring about huge benefits for biodiversity. Case study in The Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges (EAUC) 'Biodiversity on Campus' guide (see the section on Practical Management).
Natural Lighting
'Natural lighting and ventilation not only eliminate the need for energy consumption, they also help boost productivity and reduce illness and absenteeism related to sick-building syndrome.' 'Build smart for a bright future' by Peter James, THES: Sustainability.27
These principles can be seen in action at John Wheatley College East End Campus.
Natural Ventilation
Santa Clara University, U.S.A
Queen Margaret University
Our Flickr Photo Gallery includes illustrative images from the University of East London.
Passive Thermal Design
Naturally heats and cools buildings using solar, high performance windows, insulation and air-tight construction, shading mechanisms to control heat and light from the sun and eliminates the need for air conditioning units.
Our Flickr Photo Gallery includes illustrative images from the University of East London.
Solar Heating
Water is heated by solar power at Kingsmead School.
