UNSW Roundhouse Wins Sustainability Award

UNSW Sydney's award-winning building has been recognised for its intelligent sustainable initiatives, incorporating natural materials with efficient energy systems

MUMBAI, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Australian Institute of Architects has named UNSW Roundhouse as the winner of the 'Sustainability' category in the 2019 NSW Architecture Awards.

UNSW Roundhouse took home the award for a recent upgrade which has significantly improved the design, function and efficiency of this iconic building.

UNSW Estate Management Acting Executive Director Sancha Cromie said that the Roundhouse upgrade is a good example of a building that now not only looks great, but is also sustainable.

"Through the University's commitment to environmental sustainability, we are dedicated to building a campus that will thrive into the future. Plenty of collaboration and innovative thinking went into this project, so it is fantastic for the team to get this recognition," she said.

The Roundhouse upgrade is part of a University-wide commitment to sustainability. UNSW Head of Environmental Sustainability, William Syddall, said that the renovation of the Roundhouse building demonstrates UNSW's commitment to embedding leading environmental sustainability principles into the planning and operation of its campuses.

"By retaining the original structure and façade, the team have preserved the iconic character of the Roundhouse, while substantially enhancing its energy and water efficiency," he said.  

UNSW this year has launched an ambitious Environmental Sustainability Plan 2019-21 (ESP). The plan is designed to address UNSW's key environmental issues and defines commitments, targets and activities across ten focus areas including climate action, waste and recycling, and energy and water efficiency.

UNSW will switch to 100 per cent renewable electricity, and its buildings will net zero-emission in operation by 2020, as part of the new three-year plan.

University of New South Wales' award winning outreach programme, 'India Open Day' is back and registrations have begun across the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai. The multi-city event will be flagged off at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru on August 4th, followed by Chennai at Taj Coromandel Hotel on August 6th. The next leg of the event will be held in Mumbai at The St. Regis Hotel on August 9th and will conclude at the Le Meridien in Delhi on August 11th. Students can register directly online or on the spot at any of the event venues at Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai or Delhi.

The UNSW Roundhouse awarded following sustainability upgrade.

About University of New South Wales, Sydney

UNSW, Australia's global university ranked among the top 50 Universities in the world offers programs in engineering, business, law, architecture, art and design, medicine and science. Located in Sydney, a safe and student friendly city, UNSW is home to more than 52,000 students from nearly 130 countries. UNSW has been attracting a growing number of bright Indian students for undergraduate and post graduate studies.

As one of the world's leading research and teaching universities UNSW's cutting-edge research and innovation facilitated by 3,000 faculty is known for acceptance and successful commercialization.

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