"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation."
— United Nations
Sustainable UFV
Sustainable UFV
"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation."
— United Nations
In line with UFV’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion goals, the project created space that is gender neutral and universally accessible through new and more inclusive changerooms, washrooms, and showers in the UFV Athletic Centre.
The renovation also included upgrades to increase water and energy efficiency, as well as keypad lockers compliant with accessibility height requirements.
Related SDGs:
Clean energy-Reduced inequality-Sustainable cities-Climate action
Efforts are underway to find ways to efficiently recycle the plastic used to cover silage, and UFV’s Welding program is working with local farmers on a solution. A key to successfully recycling the plastic is to find a way to move it efficiently to recycling centres and the end market. A group of welding students took on the challenge of designing a prototype as their capstone project with some seed funding provided by UFV’s Research Office. The students created a specially designed compactor to compress the plastic to make it easier to transport. The project was completed in partnership with Cleanfarms Canada, UFV Research, and Kent Agricultural Plastics Recycling.
Related SDGs:
Zero hunger-Sustainable cities-Responsible consumption-Partnerships
Significant renovations have led to a bright, collaborative space on the third floor of Abbotsford’s Building D (D3). With a modern design intended to maximize natural light and interpersonal connection, D3 features a mix of private and shared areas divided into four sections — each servicing a strategic cluster of departments. Indigenous elements play a major role in functional design throughout D3, and UFV’s Campus Planning department collaborated with DIRTT (Doing It Right This Time) to allow practical and flexible usage. DIRTT, an interior modular wall company, uses technology and sustainable construction to create dynamic spaces that are economical and functional. DIRTT wall panels, insulated with denim and reinforced with aluminum, have been used in other recent projects across campus. Not using traditional drywall prevents thousands of pounds of CO2e from being released into the air, and the sensor lighting and LED lightbulbs reduce energy use.
Related SDGs:
Clean energy-Sustainable cities-Climate action-Life on land
The Building Renewal project brought substantial improvements and upgrades to Buildings A-East and D with new energy-efficient windows and a highly efficient envelope system with increased insulation. In addition to significantly improving the appearance and lifespan of these key buildings, this renewal will provide more consistent heating and cooling management, improve energy efficiency, address ongoing moisture issues, and accommodate digital infrastructure upgrades for current and future technology requirements. Estimates predict that the upgrades will reduce energy consumption by about 10% in each building and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17-21% in each.
Related SDGs:
Clean energy-Sustainable cities-Climate action
