TY - M-10158
AU - Rola, Fedrick
TI - Sustainable Design and Construction: An Analysis of the West Cambridge Engineering Campus
T2 - Scientific Research Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology

PY - 2024
VL - 2
IS - 2
SN - 2584-0584

AB - This paper explores the sustainable design and construction approaches employed in developing the new engineering campus at the University of Cambridge. With sustainability as a core driver, the design aimed to minimize whole-life energy consumption and carbon footprint while providing an environment conducive to occupant well-being and promoting future flexibility. Using the innovative Energy Cost Metric (ECM) developed in collaboration with Sir David MacKay, this project exemplifies how whole-life energy assessments can guide sustainable decision-making in construction. Key sustainability strategies include energy-efficient building design, natural ventilation, renewable energy use, and integrating advanced building materials like self-healing concrete. The paper discusses the building's contribution to reducing embodied carbon, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting long-term adaptability, highlighting its alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

KW - Sustainable design
KW -  energy efficiency
KW -  embodied carbon
KW -  renewable energy
KW -  building performance
KW -  flexibility
KW -  biodiversity
KW -  self-healing concrete
DO -