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2005 Dalhousie University Tree Inventory: In depth framework development and inventory of northwest corner of Studley Campus
(2005-04)
Currently there is no comprehensive and unified information of the trees on Dalhousie’s campus. Trees are capable of contributing greatly to sustainability initiatives and without an inventory it is not possible to understand ...
Shut off and Save: An Analysis of Energy Use and Environmental Impact of Dalhousie Studley Campus Computers
(2005-04)
Fossil fuel emissions are currently described as the main cause of global warming. This is a result of energy use and is of particular concern when energy is wasted, therefore results in unnecessary emissions. This study ...
TRASH TO TREASURE: IMPLEMENTING A WASTE-DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR MOVE-OUT TIME AT THE RISLEY HALL RESIDENCE
(2005-04)
This report investigates the problem of re-useable materials being sent unnecessarily from Dalhousie’s residence buildings to land fills. This problem is investigated with the use of qualitative and quantitative methods, ...
Examining the Feasibility of Increasing Recycled Paper Use in the Dalhousie University Faculty of Science
(2005-04)
Dalhousie University currently uses vast amount of paper; between 60 and 65 million each year. The majority of that paper is virgin paper, which contains no recycled content. This means that Dalhousie’s current paper use ...
Dalhousie University Green Map: Improving Ecological Literacy through Community Mapping
(2005-04)
Improving ecological literacy may be the only method by which one can empower a community and allow a society to create a deeper connection with the environment. Green maps, or community maps, have developed in the past ...
Feasibility of Making University Avenue Car-Free
(2005-04)
University Avenue at Dalhousie University is a space that was designed for motor vehicles, but is used primarily by pedestrians. As a part of the Greening the Campus movement, the group has evaluated the feasibility of ...
Vermicomposting Pilot Project: in the Life Sciences Center
(2005-04)
This research study took place at Dalhousie University on the Studley Campus in the Life Sciences Center (LSC). The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of using vermicomposting, or worm composting, as a ...
Cost-benefit analysis of outfitting the windows of the Henry Hicks Arts and Administration building with more efficient models to improve Dalhousie University campus sustainability
(2005-04)
With its prominent clock tower and classic design, the Henry Hicks Arts and Administration
building, which was built in 1955, is probably the university’s most recognizable and symbolic structure.
Despite its importance ...
Greening the Dal Science Commons
(2005-04)
Dalhousie University has had a history of substandard air quality and occupant discomfort in the Life Sciences Center, which has prompted the investigation of implementing green design technologies into the proposed Dalhousie ...