hindustan university green sustainable campus

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HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY GREEN-YUVATHARANG ( HUGY )

Hindustan University ChennaiA Green Sustainable Campus

In the course of long strides towards Rapid Development (that was witnessed particularly after

SecondWorld War), some blunders are committed by us. We failed miserably in maintaining balance

between Development and its Not so Good Side Effects It is a vicious circle Fast development

demands more goods, materials, fuel and artificial Energy.More Industrial production needs more Energyor Fossil based fuel that results into over exploitation of Non Renewable Resources. More

industrialization generates more Effluent, dangerous Waste and Environmental Pollution. In the process

the Four Global commons- Land, Water, Air or Environment and Green cover are adversely affected to

dangerous level.Recent environment studies have shown thick layer of Brown clouds over south Asia.

Causes are not exactly known but signals are alarming. This paper deals and suggests the possible

measures. Adopting and implementing Environment Friendly Policies in Educational Campus (as in case

of Hindustan University Campus)can certainly save or at least control the damage already done.

Landscaping around University Building

Introduction:


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Every Indian wants to see India as a developed nation by the year 2020. We might be successful in

attracting many Multi-National Companies and huge Direct Foreign Investment but do we have the

energy to feed and support their operations? Can we become a developed nation by frequent disruption

in power supply and Load shedding? Can we imagine a developed country and strong economy where,

industries have machines that are stand still? Where essential services have broken down? Where

streets and homes are dark? Certainly not! We need power in the form of electricity to convert dreams

into reality. Energy saved is energy produced. And it is proved that power can be saved in buildings and

in built environment by adopting energy efficient Design and Specifications.

Thick Vegetation in Hindustan University Campus

Preservation and protection of the Global Commons is the major concern. Ever increasing energy

demand and consumption have resulted in over utilization of resources. Excessive exploitation of

natural resources have disturbed ecological balance and damaged the global commons water,

soil, forest and air. There is considerable amount of Embodied Energy in hundreds of Items and

materials used in campuses daily by students, faculty and by administrative staff. It is important

to minimize Embodied Energy not only in Construction/Furnishing materials but also in other

items used by us in our day today life. In addition huge amount of waste is generated, we must

find out ways to possible reduction in Waste Generation and its Safe disposal.Sustainable and

Eco friendly Green Educational Campuses ispossible by reducing our dependency on Artificial

Energy and by controlled exploitation of Natural resources.


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Restricted Vehicular movement-Shaded Parking in Hindustan University Campus

Main Issues

How much ashamed we feel when Foreign Tourists or Foreign Students in our campus are

exposed to uncollected heaps of filth and Garbage. How can we expect Healthy conditions inside

the Campus when in its immediate vicinity one can find polluted water channels choked withgarbage? How can we supply clean potable Water when untreated Sewer is directly dumped in

the river? Land in urban Areas is mostly covered with Man made surfaces. Rain water is not

allowed to percolate underground to recharge Underground Water Tables. Men made surfaces

are also contributing in Creation of Urban Heat Islands.

Protection from Solar heat using Green elements-Reduce Cooling Load

Loss of Green Cover and Water bodies due to fast Urbanization is another area of concern. India

will have more than 68 towns with more than one million populations by the year 2030. Increase

in Urban Areas is adversely proportionate to Green Cover. Green Cover plays major Role in:


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Filtering the Air/Environment Reduction of the Temperatureinthe Ambiance. Minimizing Surface Temperature by blocking Direct Solar Radiation from reaching the

Ground Surface and due to absorption of Solar Radiation.

Evaporative cooling. Providing Shades. Soothing and releasing Mental/Physical Stress. Increasing Efficiency and Output of students, faculty and others. Aesthetical appeal Control of extreme Micro Climatic Elements.

There is lot of waste of Electricity resulting in excess consumption. Nobody is against the

justified use of Electricity but it is moral crime not to save Electricity for more important usages

where it could be.Many fold increase in Vehicles and Industrial activities have major role in

Environmental pollution. Exhaust emitted from ill maintained vehicles is dangerous. Our Public

Transportation systems are inefficient and cannot be relied upon. Vehiclesparticularly ill

maintained ones are also adding to the problem.

Hindustan University Campus: Alternative Source of Energy WIND the Green Energy

Green Campus - Possible Solutions

The Phrase GG i.e. Go Green is probably the only solution for whatever is wrong related to

Environment but why campuses only? Certainly not! Every premise irrespective of the activities inside is

important and has to be Green but it is the Educational Campus where future generation will trained and

will be shaped and this is one of the reasons for selecting Educational Campus for our study. For

promoting economic development, availability of energy is essential. Government of India has taken a

lead by stressing on Development of Urban areas as economically efficient, socially equitable and

environmentally sustainable GREEN entities.


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Internal Road Orientation is changed to Protect Existing Trees

Nature of Ground Surface:

In Hindustan University Campus where ever possibleattempt has been made to reduce area under

Man made surfaces. In paved areas Compressed stabilised Earth/ Mud Blocks with minimumEmbodied Energy are used. In some places where necessary Concrete Inter locking Paving

Blocks with open joints (to allow percolation of Rain water) are also used.

Paving by Environment Friendly Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks in the Campus

Vegetation and Green Cover:

Right in the planning stage itself it was decided to adopt the Policy of Preserving and protecting

existing Green elements unless and until, unavoidable. As a result Hindustan University campusis lush Green, full of full grown Banyan, Mango and other type of thick, ever green ordeciduoustreesshrubs and plants. Open spaces are covered with One of the remarkable features of the

Campus Planning was Site Planning was done keeping in mind the location of existing tree andother green elements. Setting and design of buildings, Lay out and orientation of internal roadsand pathwayswere altered to protect Green elements. Advantages of Green cover are already

discussed above.


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Environment friendly, Fuel efficient Internal (within campus) mode of Transportation

Vehicular movements are restricted up to Parking lot, provided near the Main Entrance, opposite

the Administrative block. Baring exceptional cases in general vehicular movements arediscouraged in rest of the campus. One can either use bicycle or simply walk down to his

destination within the campus. For needy persons a battery driven, electric vehicle (developed

and made by the Automobile Department) is available for internal movement within the campus.

Use of Alternative Energy sources

Prime academic, tutorial, administrative and other spaces in all buildings are designed to take

maximum advantage of ample Day Light and Cross Ventilation available outside free of cost. AllResidential Blocks and Hostels are equipped with and regularly use Solar Water Heaters and

Cookers. Ample use of Solar Photo Voltaic cells can be witnessed in the campus to generate

Solar Power. Being a coastal region required velocity of Wind is available and Hidustan

Energy saving Devices are used in the campus : Light with Reflector and Solar Lamp

University has wisely made use of this wind. AWind Mill has been installed with a well to pumpwater from the well.

Effective Water management

In view ofnon availability of Municipal Water connectionand diminishing Ground Water Tableto dangerous level, necessary measures are incorporated to collect Rain water to recharge

existing wells and a water pond/lake inside the campus. In addition used water is also recycled

and used for watering the garden and flushing the toilets. This feature is resulted in considerable

saving of Water.


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Rain Water is collected and used from this natural pond

Recycling and Reuse of resources and Materials

Following are some of the measure adopted by Hindustan University to make the campus Green.

Used paper is recycled.Computer printouts are minimized.Printing is done from both sides.Use and throw and Disposable items are avoided.Encouragement to use recycled materials and items.Less use of Plastics

De centralized Waste Management

Decentralized Waste management policy adopted by Hindustan University is proved quite

affective and economical. Instead of one single unit small multiple Sewage Treatment Plants are

provided in the campus. This reduces the costly transportation from the place of generation to the

place of treatment. At present the waste from Cafeterias Kitchens and other sources is effectivelyused for making manure. It is planned and steps are being initiated to set up BioGas Plant.


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De-Centralized Sewage Treatment Plant

Conclusion

Implementation of various measures at Planning, Building Design/Construction and Operationlevel, and with due care and cooperation from the users in Hindustan University, Chennaihave

resulted into: Efficient use of Water, Energy and other resources Reduced Waste generation, Pollution and Environment Degradation. Climatically Comfortable, Clean academic, working and living conditions. Release of mental and physical stress. Increase in Efficiency and Output.

Every individual must contribute wherever and whatever one could. And above all it is important

to bring awareness about advantages of Green and Sustainable campuses among students,

faculty, administrative staff and others.

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