Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers: Recent submissions
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Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S. Building Energy Audit of Studley Campus, Dalhousie University
(2015-04)Energy consumption at Dalhousie University is a current issue that is in one way being addressed with the implementation of strictly LEED Certified buildings in the future. There are many benefits to LEED Certified buildings, ... -
The Brownie Experiment: An Analysis of Sustainable Labelling and Its Effect on Choice
(2015-04)The literature suggests that in total between twenty and thirty percent of the environmental impact in the western world is due to food consumption. As such, food choices are an important consideration in reducing environmental ... -
Bees on Dalhousie Campus
(2015-04)Implementation of an apiary on Dalhousie’s Studley campus would positively impact the biodiversity of the entire Halifax Urban core. Bees are influential to our environment because of their contributions to human economies ... -
What do students perceive to be the social, economic and environmental benefits of making Dalhousie’s Studley campus car-free?
(2016-04)Dalhousie University has published several statements and plans to promote sustainability on campus. In Dalhousie’s recent campus master plan, there is a proposal to remove on-street parking along University Avenue to make ... -
The Price of Gold: An Analysis of the Financial Costs of LEED Certification and the Role of LEED in Meeting Dalhousie’s Sustainability Objectives
(2016-04)The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, now plays a major part in the design process of many major construction projects. Dalhousie University is no exception, having a ... -
ENABLING DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS: Characterizing Divestment Awareness and Support at Dalhousie University
(2017-04)A team of students at Dalhousie University has come together to develop a comprehensive research report on the state of divestment from fossil fuels at their University. Divestment campaigns have recently become popular ... -
The Socio-Economic Factors of Transportation at Dalhousie University
(2017-04)The goal of our research was to increase knowledge and understanding of how Dalhousie University students commute to and from Studley Campus, with a focus on the socio-economic factors that influence their choices. This ... -
Food Wasting Attitudes and Behaviours Among Residence Meal Hall Users at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
(2017-04)Dalhousie University has undertaken multiple initiatives in recent years to produce less food waste within their dining halls. This study aimed to develop a relation between the attitudes and behaviours towards food waste ... -
Dalhousie University student perceptions regarding the current state of Studley-campus study spaces
(2017-04)Our research question was: What is the current perception of Dalhousie University students regarding the built environment of study spaces on Studley campus? To test our research question, we developed a 10-question ... -
Assessing Fine Particulate Matter Concentrations Across Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2017-04)This report aims to provide an assessment of the air quality across Dalhousie’s Studley campus; primarily focusing on a group of aerosols with an aerodynamic diameter ranging from 1 μm to 10 μm, known as particulate ... -
Let This Soak In: An Investigation into the Viability of Permeable Pavement on Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2017-04)Storm water runoff that collects over impervious pavement in urban areas has the potential to negatively affect the environmental, social and economic well being of a community through pollution runoff, high costs, and ... -
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 ... -
Getting Into Gear: The Prospect of a Campus Bike-Share System at Dalhousie University
(2017-04)Dalhousie University currently funds a bike rental and repair facility known as the Dal Bike Centre. Accessibility and expansion of this center are restrained by its limited number of operation hours, as well as its ... -
Accessibility Door Usage and Associated Cost on Studley Campus
(2017-04)The purpose of this study is to quantify the cost of the usage of accessibility doors across Dalhousie University's Studley campus; the social cost takes into account the internal costs (cost of electricity and heating) ... -
Waste Management at Dalhousie University, Canada: Social Factors Affecting Recycling Behavior and use of the Four Bin System at the Studley Campus
(2018-04)In this paper, we outline and explore student behaviour and habits toward the four-bin waste management system implemented at Dalhousie University. The purpose of the four-bin waste management system is to better manage ... -
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 ... -
The Efficacy of Implementing a Photovoltaic System at 1400 Lemarchant St.
(2018-04)In this study we conducted a cost benefit analysis of an installation of photovoltaic panels on a house located at 1400 Lemarchant St. We calculated the available suitable rooftop space on the house, determined it to ... -
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, ... -
Perceptions of Climate Change: How Dalhousie students conceptualize climate change and the role of faculty in promoting awareness
(2018-04)In an attempt to underline areas within Dalhousie University's schooling that are currently lacking climate change related education, students across multiple faculties were surveyed to identify knowledge gaps in faculty ... -
Are Dalhousie’s Conferences “Green”? – A Sustainability Review of Dalhousie’s Halifax Campuses Conferencing Procedures
(2016-04)The main purpose of this research project was to highlight a new area of improvement for sustainability on Dalhousie University’s campus. Currently, there is limited research on the environmental impact of typical ...