This thesis peruses the programmatic elements that are considered and implemented by designers and administrators and whether these elements contribute to creating successful residential campus courtyards in the southeast United States. A web-based survey questionnaire was administered to designers and administrators who have been involved in projects that were built in the region. Based on literature, site observations, and the results of the survey the researcher illustrates which program elements were the most important, as well as whether each element was implemented on site and why.

Sustainable transportation aims encouragement of non-motorized (pedestrian and bicyclist) and shared-ride transportation modes instead of car-dependent travels. This is important for university campuses, as they have better chance to implement such policies in a rather controlled traffic network, and can set an example to other communities. Most of sustainable campus transportation programs boil down to reduction of car-based emission cost of campus mobility, which is always the first step in developing more sustainable transportation policies. Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara has a large campus area and a population over 30,000 people. To develop sustainable campus transportation policies, it was important to quantify the current levels of mobility and vehicle emissions within the campus, which was the main motivation behind this study. This required determination of i) campus origin-destination matrix, ii) in-campus vehicle-km-travelled (vehicle-km), and iii) carbon emissions. Travel data obtained from different sources, including the gate entry with RFID systems enabled analysis of different user groups, such as academic and administrative personnel and students, separately. The traffic simulations were prepared in PTV VISUM, which provided both speed and vehicle-km values for road segments, and could represent multi-user group demand matrices in a single traffic assignment. Based on the base case mobility and emission values, more sustainable campus transportation policies were simulated in PTV VISUM, and assessed in terms of carbon emission impacts. Discouraging of private car usage by students seemed the first and simplest action.

This practicum analyzes the leadership, management practices, and organizational structure of five university gardening organizations, to determine if they have had an impact on the spaces of agricultural production in the cities in which they exist. The research concludes that if university gardens/farms are to become successful demonstration projects within their cities they must: 1) have strong, collaborative, and flexible leadership structures; 2) effectively communicate with stakeholders; 3) generate consistent funding; 4) demonstrate their success on campus and within their communities; 5) create linkages with academic and community organizations; 6) create goals and objectives that overlap with university and municipal strategic plans. Furthermore, this study illustrates that university gardens/farms are important to planners as ‘living laboratories’ of urban food production; as well as educational tools that build the capacity of residents to grow local food, and understand the importance of agricultural urbanism (AU) for city planning and design.

This practicum analyzes the leadership, management practices, and organizational structure of five university gardening organizations, to determine if they have had an impact on the spaces of agricultural production in the cities in which they exist. The research concludes that if university gardens/farms are to become successful demonstration projects within their cities they must: 1) have strong, collaborative, and flexible leadership structures; 2) effectively communicate with stakeholders; 3) generate consistent funding; 4) demonstrate their success on campus and within their communities; 5) create linkages with academic and community organizations; 6) create goals and objectives that overlap with university and municipal strategic plans. Furthermore, this study illustrates that university gardens/farms are important to planners as ‘living laboratories’ of urban food production; as well as educational tools that build the capacity of residents to grow local food, and understand the importance of agricultural urbanism (AU) for city planning and design.

Nitrogen in its molecular form (N2) is an available gas that makes up 78% of the atmospheric air and is characterized by being a stable and inert gas. The other nitrogen-based reactive species (Nr) are generated through innumerable natural and anthropogenic processes. When poorly applied, it is an agent harmful to agriculture and forests. The same Nr atom can cause multiple undesirable effects on the atmosphere, on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems as well as on human health. These effects are known as effects of the nitrogen cascade. The present work aims to estimate the sources of Nr at the Ondina Campus of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) and the São Cristóvão Campus of the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), as well as propose alternatives to mitigate and/or compensate, the generation of Nr on these campuses. To do so, this exploratory thesis made use of bibliographical review and field visits in both campuses to obtain the data of electric energy consumed, terrestrial and aerial trips made by the academic community, food, waste and effluent of the campus among others necessary estimate of such emissions. As main results, it was observed that in relation to Ondina Campus by UFBA, its sources were estimated, where the highest emission was related to the aerial trips of this campus carried out by the academic population that represents about 60% of all campus broadcasting. As for São Cristóvão Campus by UFS, the highest estimated emission was related to the transportation of buses that serve the academic community, which represented about 30% of the total emission of said campus. There were several negative environmental aspects in both institutions, such as the significant waste of food, unnecessary use of energy-consuming equipment, irrational use of fuel in official cars of the campus, use of many private cars with only one individual, drastic reduction of green areas for construction of buildings, among others. In view of the diagnoses made, several mitigating actions were suggested to minimize the generation of reactive nitrogen in these campuses, mainly focusing on the aspects identified with higher emission value, namely: reduction of air travel opting for the use of computer technology, when justified for the purpose of evaluating academic work; Reduction of the use of animal protein based diets; Encourage the use of collective transportation when possible as well as generate a carpool program in the case of private cars; Segregate, treat and store urine generated on campus, taking advantage of fertilizer for green areas etc. / O Nitrogênio em sua forma molecular (N2) é um gás disponível que compõe 78% do ar atmosférico e caracteriza-se por ser um gás estável e inerte. Já as demais espécies reativas de base nitrogenada (Nr) são geradas através de inúmeros processos, tanto de origem natural como de origem antrópica. Quando mal aplicado trata-se de um agente danoso à agricultura e florestas. O mesmo átomo de Nr pode causar múltiplos efeitos indesejáveis na atmosfera, nos ecossistemas terrestres e aquáticos bem como na saúde humana. Esses efeitos são conhecidos como efeitos da cascata de nitrogênio. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo estimar as fontes de Nr no Campus Ondina da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) e no Campus São Cristóvão da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS), bem como propor alternativas para mitigar e/ou compensar, a geração de N nestes campus. Para tal, esta tese de caráter exploratório fez uso de revisão bibliográfica e de visitas de campo em ambos os campus para obtenção dos dados de energia elétrica consumida, viagens terrestres e aéreas realizadas pela comunidade acadêmica, alimentos, resíduos e efluentes dos campus dentre outros necessários à estimativa de cálculo das referidas emissões. Como resultados principais observou-se que no tocante ao Campus Ondina da UFBA, foram estimadas as suas fontes, onde a mais alta emissão foi referente às viagens aéreas desse campus realizadas pela população acadêmica que representa cerca de 60% de toda emissão do campus. Já para o Campus São Cristóvão da UFS, a mais alta emissão estimada foi referente ao transporte de ônibus que servem à comunidade acadêmica, que representou cerca de 30% da emissão total do referido campus. Constatou-se a existência de diversos aspectos ambientais negativos em ambas instituições, tais como o significativo desperdício de alimentos, uso desnecessário de equipamentos consumidores de energia, uso irracional de combustível em carros oficiais dos campus, uso de muitos carros particulares com apenas um indivíduo, redução drástica de áreas verdes para construção de edificações, dentre outros. Diante dos diagnósticos realizados, sugeriu-se diversas ações mitigadoras para minimização da geração do nitrogênio reativo nesses campus, principalmente com foco nos aspectos identificados com maior valor de emissão, a saber: redução das viagens aéreas optando pelo uso de tecnologia de informática, quando a viagem for justificada para fins de avaliação de trabalhos acadêmicos; Redução do uso de dietas a base de proteína animal; Incentivar o uso de transporte coletivo quando possível bem como gerar um programa de caronas no caso dos carros particulares; Segregar, tratar e armazenar a urina gerada no campus, aproveitando como fertilizante para as áreas verdes etc. / São Cristóvão, SE

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Esta pesquisa trata do estudo dos campi universitários que adotaram posturas e diretrizes socioambientais para a promoção de espaços que sejam realmente sustentáveis a partir de suas estruturas organizacionais, de seus planejamentos institucionais, de suas gestões operacionais e da promoção da formação voltada para os princípios sustentáveis. A partir dessa apresentação, é estudado o campus 2 da Universidade de São Paulo, campus São Carlos, que passou por distintas tentativas, planejamentos e discussões através das mãos de diferentes profissionais, ao longo dos anos, que almejavam transformar esse território universitário em um que pudesse ser considerado sustentável. Para construir essa compreensão do objeto a ser estudado o trabalho apresenta um histórico do desenvolvimento das universidades e de seus territórios, o desmembramento do termo sustentabilidade desde sua contextualização temporal até sua aplicação dentro do campo da arquitetura e do urbanismo, seguido pela parte do campus sustentável, desde diretrizes e modelos até processos de avaliação e, por fim, as iniciativas sustentáveis em campi universitários pelo mundo. Através do estudo apresentado é possível compreender de forma ampla e completa os processos pelos quais o campus 2 de São Carlos vem passando / This research work presents the study of university campi that adopted socio-environmental positions and guidelines for the promotion of spaces that are truly sustainable. These guidelines are originated from their organizational structures, institutional planning, operational management, and the promotion of staff training focused on sustainable principles. Based on this research, an analysis of University of São Paulos second campus in São Carlos, has been proposed, which has undergone different attempts, planning and discussions through the hands of different professionals over the years, that aimed to transform this university territory into one that could be considered sustainable. To fully comprehend the processes that are directly affecting the second campus of USP-São Carlos this work presents a study of universities history followed by a deep analysis of sustainability as a term since its temporal contextualization to the use in architecture and urbanism field. After that the sustainable campus is presented with guidelines, models and evaluation processes followed by examples of sustainable initiatives in univesity campi throughout the world

Esta pesquisa trata do estudo dos campi universitários que adotaram posturas e diretrizes socioambientais para a promoção de espaços que sejam realmente sustentáveis a partir de suas estruturas organizacionais, de seus planejamentos institucionais, de suas gestões operacionais e da promoção da formação voltada para os princípios sustentáveis. A partir dessa apresentação, é estudado o campus 2 da Universidade de São Paulo, campus São Carlos, que passou por distintas tentativas, planejamentos e discussões através das mãos de diferentes profissionais, ao longo dos anos, que almejavam transformar esse território universitário em um que pudesse ser considerado sustentável. Para construir essa compreensão do objeto a ser estudado o trabalho apresenta um histórico do desenvolvimento das universidades e de seus territórios, o desmembramento do termo sustentabilidade desde sua contextualização temporal até sua aplicação dentro do campo da arquitetura e do urbanismo, seguido pela parte do campus sustentável, desde diretrizes e modelos até processos de avaliação e, por fim, as iniciativas sustentáveis em campi universitários pelo mundo. Através do estudo apresentado é possível compreender de forma ampla e completa os processos pelos quais o campus 2 de São Carlos vem passando / This research work presents the study of university campi that adopted socio-environmental positions and guidelines for the promotion of spaces that are truly sustainable. These guidelines are originated from their organizational structures, institutional planning, operational management, and the promotion of staff training focused on sustainable principles. Based on this research, an analysis of University of São Paulos second campus in São Carlos, has been proposed, which has undergone different attempts, planning and discussions through the hands of different professionals over the years, that aimed to transform this university territory into one that could be considered sustainable. To fully comprehend the processes that are directly affecting the second campus of USP-São Carlos this work presents a study of universities history followed by a deep analysis of sustainability as a term since its temporal contextualization to the use in architecture and urbanism field. After that the sustainable campus is presented with guidelines, models and evaluation processes followed by examples of sustainable initiatives in univesity campi throughout the world

Submitted by Nadir Basilio (nadirsb@uninove.br) on 2018-04-13T18:09:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Cristiane Criscibene Pantaleao.pdf: 3835152 bytes, checksum: 4b86070ce57e0e3fdf9c560f332a6be5 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-13T18:09:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Cristiane Criscibene Pantaleao.pdf: 3835152 bytes, checksum: 4b86070ce57e0e3fdf9c560f332a6be5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-06-21 / Higher Education Institutions (HEI) can function as small urban centers, as well as living laboratories and reference in the dissemination of sustainability concepts, fostering this culture in the global community, and are not limiting its perimeter. The objective of this work is to propose an adaptive analytical framework with criteria that lead a university campus to be characterized as a Living Laboratory for Sustainability. In this study, an applied research was carried out with a qualitative approach and a research strategy and an exploratory category with a case study. Initially, a systematic analysis of the literature and bibliometric revision were carried out, with the objective of finding scientific papers related to the topic, besides serving as a guide for the direction, revisions and later validation of the choices. The object of the case study for a Brazilian HEI engaged in the pursuit of sustainable development, which has many sustainability actions in operations and which had its campus considered the most sustainable in Latin America in 2015 and 2016. These actions show signs that the IES may come Living Laboratory for Sustainability. In addition to the empirical analysis, a documentary analysis of an international HEI was developed, Which considers its campus as a Living Lab for Sustainability. The evidences found present examples of HEI with well established environmental policies, several actions in operation, projects and campaigns in progress. According to the results, an end to a Living Lab for Sustainability is characterized, it is necessary that live and experienced practices, communication and community building of the academic community and interaction with an external community. In addition to contributing to the academic community, this scientific study can guide how HEI and other organizations that wish to follow the path of sustainable development, becoming a reference in environmental management in a society and in the formation of people aware of their planetless role. / As Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) podem funcionar como pequenos núcleos urbanos, além de laboratórios vivos e referência na disseminação dos conceitos de sustentabilidade, fomentando esta cultura na comunidade global, e não somente se limitando ao seu perímetro. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo propor quadro analítico adaptativo com critérios que levam um campus universitário a ser caracterizado como Laboratório Vivo para Sustentabilidade. Neste estudo, foi realizada pesquisa aplicada com abordagem qualitativa e estratégia de pesquisa que se enquadra na categoria exploratória com estudo de caso. Inicialmente, foram realizadas análise sistemática da literatura e revisão bibliométrica, com o objetivo de encontrar trabalhos científicos ligados ao tema, além de servir como norte para o direcionamento, possíveis revisões e posterior validação das escolhas. O objeto do estudo de caso foi uma IES brasileira engajada na busca do desenvolvimento sustentável, que possui muitas ações de sustentabilidade em operação e que teve seu campus considerado como o mais sustentável da América Latina em 2015 e 2016. Estas ações manifestam indícios de que a IES possa vir a ser considerada Laboratório Vivo para Sustentabilidade. Além desta análise empírica, foi desenvolvida análise documental de uma IES internacional, que considera seu campus Laboratório Vivo para Sustentabilidade. As evidências encontradas apresentam exemplos de IES com políticas ambientais bem estabelecidas, diversas ações em operação, projetos e campanhas em andamento. De acordo com os resultados, a fim de que um Laboratório Vivo para Sustentabilidade se caracterize, é necessário que haja vivência e experimentação das práticas, comunicação e cooperação entre os indivíduos da comunidade acadêmica, e interação com a comunidade externa. Além da contribuição à comunidade acadêmica, este estudo científico poderá nortear as IES e outras organizações que desejam seguir pelo caminho do desenvolvimento sustentável, se tornando referência em gestão ambiental junto a sociedade e na formação de indivíduos conscientes de seu papel no planeta.