AIT Green Buildings

The Asian Institute of Technology is dedicated to transforming into a “Botanical Garden Net Zero Campus by 2030.” In pursuit of this ambitious goal, AIT has established precise policy guidelines for building renovation and construction. These guidelines place a premium on the promotion of energy-efficient architecture and the conscientious use of resources to optimize benefits while upholding environmental integrity. Furthermore, the institute emphasizes the integration of green spaces in and around each building, striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to complete reliance on renewable energy sources. This approach also aims to enhance productivity by fostering the adoption of efficient building standards.

(Buildings and Construction) Policy Statement:  

AIT is committed to building energy-resource-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings and applying construction practices throughout the life cycle of buildings: from planning to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition.

 (Buildings and Construction) Goals:

1. To develop an internationally benchmarked sustainable facility tool by 2026 for the entire life cycle of buildings: planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition
2. To improve 20% of the AIT buildings as green buildings over 5 years from 2022
3. To promote a 10% use of building materials made from recycled materials

 Goal 1: To develop an internationally benchmarked sustainable facility tool by 2026 for the entire life cycle of buildings: planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition (Green buildings)

1. Develop an online platform that can be used as guidelines/SOP for design professionals, facility managers, procurement professionals, and project managers. It will also be a knowledge product of AIT. (Example: https://sftool.gov/)

Goal 2: To improve 20% of the AIT buildings as green buildings over 5 years from 2021

1. Through facility information management systems, for efficient use of energy, water, and other resources, such as LED lighting, automatic operational switches with sensors, centralized utility service control systems, etc. 
2. Use of renewable energy, such as solar energy
3. Pollution and waste reduction measures, and the enabling of re-use and recycling
4. Good indoor environmental air quality
5. Use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical, and sustainable
6. Consideration of the environment in design, construction, and operation
7. Consideration of the quality of life of occupants in design, construction, and operation
8. Renovate the buildings to have the efficient use of daylight.
9. Improve the existing buildings to green roofs buildings. 

Goal 3: To promote a 10% use of building materials made from recovered materials 

1. Carry out research in application of recovered materials from waste in combination with current construction materials.
2. Procurement to include a requirement that vendors include 10% of building materials that are made from recovered materials