[2.9] Elements of green building implementation as reflected in all construction and renovation policy
The design of the building for ventilation and natural light. (Figure 2.9-1)
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Architectural Building, the Faculty of Architecture
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Lecture Building of the Faculty of Business Administration (Building 4)
Figure 2.9-1 The interior design of the university emphasize on the ventilation and natural light.
Library in the Park
The Office of the University Library created area between buildings as “Library in the Park” so that students can sit and relax in natural site.
To respond to the “Green Campus” policy, the Office of the University Library renovated 475 square metres of space (which was damaged from mega flood incident in 2011) within the office to be “Library in the Park”- reading area in natural atmosphere and saving energy for student and staff. Moreover, the Office separated space within the Library in the Park as a site of special event such as “Music in the Park” among variety of botanical garden which comprised of 2 species of plant: Acanthaceae and Bignoniaceae.
Figure 2.9-1 (Cont) The interior design of the university emphasize on the ventilation and natural light.
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Vajiranusorn Building, Faculty of Agriculture
Agro-industry Research Operation Building: saving energy building ventilates fresh air inside without air-conditioner and uses transparent windows and walls to save electrical energy.
Figure 2.9-1 (Conts.) The interior design of the university emphasizes on the ventilation and natural light.
The Faculties/Offices of Kasetsart University appointed a sub-committee on energy management to set a policy and plan of energy conservation approach that follow the university’s overall plan and appointed managers of building who can conduct efficiently the plan. (Figure 2.9-2)
Figure 2.9- 2 Energy Conservation Committee
Kasetsart University Library/Learning Center (KULC) wins the Thailand Energy Awards 2018
Kasetsart University Library/Learning Center (KULC) wins the Thailand Energy Awards 2018 for concept of energy efficient building. Dr. Anamai Damnet, Vice President for Special Projects and Suphan Buri Establishment Campus Project, received the award plaque from Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong, The library representative including Dr. Aree Thunkijjanukij and staff of library participated in the award ceremony.
Kasetsart University Library/Learning Center (KULC) has been promoting the energy conservation in the library building since 2015-2017, such as installation of paper pulp roof insulation, replacing LED lamps, installing pull-chain light fixtures, installing air exchanger & ventilator equipment. Overall it helps saving the energy up to 501,973 kWh.
In addition, the 7S Model for Organization Improvement and the transferring of technology and knowledge among 10 members of the Green Library Network have also been implemented. The Thailand Energy Awards 2018, the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency organized the contest to honor those who have outstanding performance in energy conservation and alternative energy development. It promotes awareness of energy conservation and promotes the development of alternative energy. It also creates awareness for those who are involved in applying for sustainable development.
Energy and Environment Management Board 7S Green Office and the Green Library Network
- The building was rewared which related to the design as the energy consevation building
The design of a new building of the Faculty of Engineering at Kamphaeng Saen received award from the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE).
This design passed the Building Energy Code (BEC), standard criteria for efficient energy consumption building evaluation which accredited by DEDE. (Figure 2.9-3)
Figure 2.9-3 Lecture Building of the Faculty of Engineering at Kamphaeng Saen
- Bidyalankarana Learning Center building, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University received “BEC Awards 2018”. This is the label for energy efficiency standard of new building design.
The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE) offered the “BEC Awards 2018” to 18 buildings that met the Building Energy Code (BEC) design standard for energy conservation. In 2018, there were only 18 buildings out of 114 buildings from 33 organization were inspected and certified from DEDE.
Bidyalankarana Learning Center building of Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University is a 13-storey building. It has an area of 22,979 square meters, with a height of 69.5 meters and WWR 20% of ratio. This building can save 54% of energy and received a very good building rating.
Figure 2.9-4 Bidyalankarana Learning Center building of Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University
- Kasetsart University has a policy on increasing green area inside and outside of the building
Figure 2.9-5 Office of Academic Resources, the Office of Extension and Training Building designed to use natural light.
Figure 2.9–7 The garden inside the building
Figure 2.9-6 Green Building of the Faculty of Economics and a part of the Institute of Food Research and
Product Development
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Figure 2.9-8 The Faculty of Architecture grew ornamental climbing plants on corridor of the building.
University Center Building provides open space light from the sun and airy. The stairs to the 2nd and 3rd floor are designed with translucent glass.
Figure 2.9-9 University Center Building
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Figure 2.9–10 Office of the Library at Kamphaeng Saen Campus