Setting and Infrastructure

Setting and Infrastructure (SI)

The Setting and Infrastructure (SI) category focuses on creating a sustainable campus environment through thoughtful design, efficient use of resources, and eco-friendly infrastructure. This includes developing green spaces, energy-efficient buildings, and integrated waste and water management systems. Key initiatives under SI aim to reduce environmental impact and enhance campus livability.

  • Green Campus Design: Incorporating open spaces, native plants, and environmentally friendly landscaping to support biodiversity and improve air quality.
  • Sustainable Building Practices: Constructing and retrofitting buildings with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient designs to reduce resource consumption.
  • Water Conservation and Management: Implementing water-saving technologies, rainwater harvesting, and efficient irrigation systems to conserve water and support sustainability goals.
  • Waste Management Systems: Establishing recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs to minimize campus waste and encourage responsible disposal practices.
  • Renewable Energy Integration: Utilizing renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to decrease dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

By focusing on sustainable infrastructure, the SI category enhances the quality of campus life while reducing the environmental footprint. This approach fosters a resilient and eco-conscious community, supporting long-term sustainability goals.

1. Total area on campus for water absorption besides the forest and planted vegetation

2. Number of Campus Sites

3. Campus Setting

4. Total Campus Area

5. Total campus buildings area

6. The ratio of open space area to total area

7. Total Area on Campus Covered in Forest Vegetation

8. Total area on campus covered in planted vegetation

9. University budget for sustainability effort (in US Dollars)

10. Percentage of operation and maintenance activities during Covid-19 pandemic

11. Campus facliities for disable, special needs and or maternity care

12. Conservation: plant, animal, and wildlife, genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in either medium or long-term conservation facilities

13. Planning, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of all programs related to Setting and Infrastructure through the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)