At Bradford U. the master plan aims to create a sustainable campus.
Housing, academic buildings and campus landscape are all going green at Bradford University. New construction and renovation to the tune of £70m at the 10,000 student campus are part of a deep commitment to change. Estimates for full implementation of the master plan are £200m.
The universtiy ultimately expects to save in on-going expenses under the new plan, which also will immerse students in a green environment.
"The Higher Education Funding Council for England published a strategy last year which put sustainability at the heart of the higher education agenda. ...Bradford is the first university to have a go at sustainability on such a large scale...
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