Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Title
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Studley Campus Walkability Assessment
(2010-04)The Greening the Campus Movement at Dalhousie University aims to improve sustainability and increase environmental awareness and action on the university‟s campuses. Since walking is the major mode of transportation on ... -
Studley House: Light Audit
(2010-04)Energy consumption in many buildings at Dalhousie University is an expenditure which, in several cases, is able to be reduced. An examination was done into one area of energy consumption, the lighting system within the ... -
Suitability Map of Dalhousie’s Studley Campus Renewable Energy Potential
(2017-04)The objective of the completed project was to create an asset map that underlines Dalhousie University's potential to harness solar and wind energy on Studley Campus. In an effort to contribute to the advancement of ... -
Sustainability Education Initiatives for University Staff: A Case Study from Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Universities play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability practices through education and operation. Considerable attention has been given to integrating sustainability into curricula to engage students; however, there ... -
Sustainable Furniture Procurement at Dalhousie University
(2012-04)Research was conducted by 5 Dalhousie Students in the SUST 3502 Campus as a Living Laboratory Course pertaining to sustainable furniture procurement at Dalhousie. The current problem at Dalhousie lies in the lack of overall ... -
Sustainable Grounds Management at Dalhousie University: A Community Approach
(2006-04)There is a need for greater sustainability on Dalhousie University campuses. More specifically, the report epands on the need for sustainability in terms of the land indicators on campus. Dalhousie’s current landscape ... -
Tap Take Back: Awareness Surrounding Dalhousie University’s Drinking Water Pledge and Implications for the Dalhousie Community
(2018-04)It has been postulated that as we attempt to move towards a collective sustainable future, universities can be seen as leaders in setting this example. Universities are often at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, ... -
To eat or not to eat: The problem of unsustainable food practices at Dalhousie University
(2004-04)Undergraduate students Rachel Climenhaga, Meghan McKenna, Elizabeth Murray, Jennifer Robinson and Lilly Briggs conducted a feasibility study to determine whether or not it would be possible to have locally-grown, organic ... -
To What Degree Does Attendance of the ESS Lectures Relate to Levels of Civic
(2015-04)Dalhousie University employs the environment, sustainability and society (ESS) lecture series to engage students, staff and the broader community with academia on a variety of ESS topics. Although it is understood that ... -
Transportation Safety on Dalhousie Studley Campus: How can traffic calming measures affect the safety of transportation on Dalhousie Studley Campus?
(2018-04)The purpose of this study is to determine possible safety measures that could be implemented on the intersection of LeMarchant Street and University Avenue. The research has endeavored to answer how traffic calming ... -
Transporting Dalhousie: An Analysis of Factors Influencing Students’ Transportation Choices to and from Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
(2017-04)This study analyzed and identified factors influencing student transportation choices to and from Dalhousie’s Studley Campus, addressing the knowledge gap in student transportation behavior. Our aim was to understand ... -
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, ... -
Understanding the Studley Quad: Uses and Potential Betterment Group Research Project Final Report
(2017-04)This study aimed to identify how members of the Dalhousie community are currently using the Studley Quad. More specifically, the intent of this research is to discover the ways in which the Studley Quad is being used and ... -
Understanding Water Consumption in the Life Sciences Center
(2007-04)One water meter monitors Dalhousie University’s Life Sciences Centre (LSC) water delivery system, highlighting a lack of understanding of water use. A dual approach experimental model (descriptive & exploratory research) ... -
Uni-Cycle: The Influence of Barrier Perception on bicycle commuting behaviour at Dalhousie University
(2007-04)In Canada, 25% of national green house gas emissions come from transportation. For this reason, transportation is seen as an important area to examine as a Greening the Campus initiative at Dalhousie University. In order ... -
University of King’s College Energy Audit: A Study of the School of Journalism Computer Labs
(2013-04)In recent years, computer use has been steadily increasing, causing a significant increase in energy consumption by computers. One way to assist in reducing computer energy consumption is to employ proper power management, ... -
Unrolling the Truth about Paper Towel: Social, Financial and Environmental Incentives for Why Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS Should Install Electric Air Hand-Dryers in Future Buildings
(2019-04)This paper aims to outline one way Dalhousie University can contribute to combating landfill waste. With the increasing global population and room for waste already becoming an issue, there is bound to be detrimental ... -
Urban Forests: Reintroducing Native Species to Dalhousie University Campus.
(2009-04)Urban forests are an important part of the community and people should aspire to maintain them in the same way they maintain their cars, homes and lawns. The benefits of an urban forest on campus are massive. The trees ...