RSL Green Impact Micro-Internship Sarah Littlejohn and Monika - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

RSL Green Impact Micro-Internship Sarah Littlejohn and Monika Papayova

 Aims  Rationale  Visits Introduction  Blavatnik School  CRL  SSL  Estates team

Blavatnik  Automated natural ventilation and daytime solar School blinds  Ground Source Heat Pump  Solar panels electrical systems and low energy heating  Rainwater harvesting, green roof and storm tanks

Lighting • Lights are left off when not in use • Switch off and unplug half the copiers during the Social Sciences vacation • Photocopiers automatically go into low energy sleep Photocopying and Library mode printing • Recycled paper used as standard • Printers print double sided by default • Switched off overnight • Only switch on a few PCs in the morning Computers • Monitors go into standby mode by default • PC monitor brightness is as low as possible • KeepCups, SSL cotton bags and recycled stationary is sold Waste recycling • Waste points available service • Unused/unwanted books sent to Better World Books for recycling

 Use of space  Inside the building  Roof  Biodiversity  Carpark  Improving efficiency RSL Wishlist  Materials  Bathrooms  Café  Waste from refurbishment

 Climate control or BMS  Mechanical ventilation Use of space:  Passive house inside the building  Warm atrium?  Pumped drinking water

 Solar panels  Water collection Use of space: Roof  Alpine roof

 Wildflower garden  Bee boxes Use of space: Biodiversity  More plants  Oxford’s Swift population.

 Parking spaces for disabled users Use of space:  Charging points carpark  Absorbent concrete

 Heritage double glazing  Insulation on roof Improving efficiency

 Heritage paint  Revolving doors Materials  Carpets

 Automatic taps  Dual flushes Bathrooms  Automatic lighting  Paper towels vs blades

 Local companies for food  Food waste Café  KeepCup discount  Packaging recyclable and biodegradable

 WARP-it  Art installations - public engagement  Responsible waste disposal company Waste from refurbishment  Asbestos

 Recycling pen station.  A battery recycling station could also be helpful.  Turning some printers and computers off during less busy opening times. Current Green  Setting printing to double-sided by default. Impact  Recycling points throughout the reading rooms.  Use of Better World Books to sell on old/surplus books.

Conclusions  In conclusion, we believe that the RSL refurbishment could lead the way for the refurbishment of more heritage buildings throughout the country. This is a real opportunity to make a difference and influence everyone’s environmental awareness.