london student housing conference 30 june 2008 designing in sustainability victoria hands and ian...
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London Student Housing Conference
30 June 2008
Designing in Sustainability
Victoria Hands and Ian Spencer
London School of Economics & Political Science
30 June 2008Victoria Hands and Ian Spencer, LSE
Content Background Sustainable Development Logistics/Management/Services/Financial Building Specifications
Design-in sustainability requirements Design-in
fitness for purpose operational effectiveness for SD
30 June 2008Victoria Hands and Ian Spencer, LSE
Sustainable Development Increasing pressure via legislation Resource efficiency=cost savings Operational efficiency=cost savings Social and environmental responsibility Sector demand–(International eg:GULF; Regional eg:HEFCE;
People & Planet Green League; BITC; Green Gowns; Bradford Ecoversity)
Student demand (Future Leaders Survey)
Trend for contracted-out accommodation
30 June 2008Victoria Hands and Ian Spencer, LSE
SD & Logistics High density, multiple occupancy dwellings Health & Safety standards + SD now Security – control person access/comms Restricted access – deliveries/check-in/out Limited space – storage issues Short and Long stay needs
Student residents vs hotel guests
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SD & Management Residents-contractual obligations Support/guide young people (first time living out)
Many overseas fee paying students High aspirations-quality/convenience/SD Part of total student experience Important student wellbeing environment Diversity, Equality, Disability needs
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SD & Service Cleaning – products/labour changes Maintenance & upkeep–hazwaste/WEEE Catering – LOAF/energy/waste Waste management
Increase in waste per capita nationally No additional space, restricted recycling Cost/availability of collection provisions Forced focus on REDUCE and REUSE
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Sustainable Waste Management Design – building specs Site Waste Management Plans (works) Operational
Predictable waste types and peaks Packaging on arrival Food waste/recycling/landfill day-to-day
(weds/w/end) Unwanted items on departure (10-20kg/capita) WEEE/furniture/repairs special
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SD & Finance Energy costs
Doubled in last few years Increases likely to continue Urgent need for designed-in cost reductions Reflected in government legislation (EBPD/CRC)
Costs as driver to go beyond legislation Competitive advantage with other halls
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Building Specifications Energy
On-site/shared renewables (microgeneration)
Automated metering Individual metering Energy efficient fittings Occupancy Controls Energy labels on buildings (EPC/DEC) Awareness raising campaigns
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Building Specifications Water
Minimisation (fittings, waterless urinals) Grey water recycling
Rainwater harvesting Biodiversity
Green roof (water/temperature) Green wall (temperature/water filtering) Planting (attract biodiversity/absorb pollution)
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Building Specifications Operational functionality
Natural ventilation Shading/solar gain Natural lighting/sun pipes Lux levels
BREEAM – excellent rating Materials – Life Cycle Assessment
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Reuse in Halls of Residence
2007 funded by HEFCE Moving toward zero waste Reduce
Smart purchasing Additional built-in provision
Reuse Divert from landfill Internal reuse/Resell/donation
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HEFCE Zero Waste in Universities
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HEFCE Zero Waste in Universities
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London Pilot Reuse Times Higher Education Supplement
Awards 2006 Finalist
Outstanding Contribution to SD National Recycling Award 2006
Winner
Best Partnership Project Finalist
Best Waste Minimisation Project
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HEFCE Zero Waste ProjectNext steps Building specifications to design-in
sustainability and operationalise SD Lobby producers to be responsible for
packaging/lifecycle of goods Sustainable procurement to avoid waste Additional built-in provision Collaborative Project opportunities
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Contact Details
Victoria Hands, LSE
Zero Waste project
www.lse.ac.uk/collections/environment