Sustainable AASTMT

AASTMT is obliged to adhere to mandatory building standards established by the Egyptian government as part of the licensing process. Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to penalties, legal action, or the rejection of building permit applications. These standards encompass key measures related to water management, sanitation, and sustainable resources management, ensuring compliance with national guidelines.

1. The Egyptian Code of Sanitary Installations in Buildings: This code provides guidelines for the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems within buildings. This code ensures the safe and efficient distribution of potable water and the proper disposal of wastewater, thereby maintaining hygiene standards and protecting public health. 
2. Egyptian regulations for Waste Management (Law No. 202 of 2020): focuses on improving water quality by reducing pollution, minimizing the release of hazardous chemicals, and ensuring safe waste disposal and management.
3. Egyptian Standard of Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Concerning Liquid Waste Disposal (Resolution No. 44 of 2000): focuses on improving water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating hazardous dumping, and minimizing the release of harmful chemicals.​​​​​​​

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Governmental Building Standards

AASTMT's Comprehensive Water Management Strategy: Water Saving, Water Efficiency, and Sustainable Practices

Besides those standards, AASTMT applies general design standards for its buildings and facilities to minimize water usage such as:

• In 2022-2023, new meters were added to monitor underground extracted water
• The toilet flush tanks are equipped with a dual-flush system to regulate the amount of water used, reducing excessive water consumption and promoting water saving.
• Conducting regular maintenance and replacing damaged water taps and connections.
• Every campus is furnished with faucets and toilet flushing systems.
• All water closets, drains, and worn-out feeders have been replaced in 2021-2020 with certified, standardized fixtures. Additionally, all faucets have been equipped with water-saving aerators and water-efficient flush tanks.
• Ensuring the availability of spare parts for immediate repairs, contributing to water conservation efforts.
• Consistently monitoring all toilets and water supply points. In the event of repairs or replacements, adherence to water-saving labels is mandatory for the equipment.
• Promptly responding to emergency reports of water leaks and taking necessary measures until repairs are completed.
• Employing efficient lavatory faucets that limit water flow to a maximum of 6 LPM, reducing sink water usage by up to 30% compared to standard faucets without compromising performance.
• Installing effective lavatory faucets that account for 20% of indoor water consumption.
• Measures include installing aerators to conserve water in toilets and placing informative signs across the campus promoting conscious water usage.
• Incorporating efficient water closets, all dual-flush models, using less than 6 LPF, resulting in substantial water savings.
• Recognizing that water closet flush tanks contribute to 25% of indoor water consumption.
• Additionally, the institution opts for hand sanitizers as an alternative to water in certain scenarios, further contributing to their efforts to minimize water usage.
• Implement suitable rainwater harvesting and air conditioning condensate collection systems, aimed at gathering and reusing water for WC flushing instead of relying on drinkable water sources.
• Promoting water-conscious usage on social media and websites with active engagement of students, faculty, and staff.
• Monitoring Consumption: Expanding the installation of meters to measure water and energy consumption allows AASTMT to track building performance.
• Groundwater Utilization: Deep wells are drilled to use groundwater for irrigating large green areas and filling firefighting water reservoirs.
• Water Conservation Technology: New buildings feature leak detection systems, allowing quick identification and repair of leaks to conserve water.
• Reducing Water Usage for Vehicle Washing: AASTMT has reduced the frequency of washing its on- and off-campus vehicles, minimizing water consumption.

Campus upgrades and following building standards on AASTMT webpage ​​​​​​​

Climate Protectors Initiative Organized by AASTMT Headquarters in Abukir Campus (2022- present)

41 students from the Academy`s branches from Abu Qir, Wabour Al Mayah, Smart Village and Heliopolis participated in the event. The main purpose of the initiative was to:

• Raise youth awareness about the importance of climate change issues and its impacts on the various sustainable development goals related to the environment (SDG 6, 7, 13, 15).
• Learn some skills to reduce carbon footprint by changing some habits such as (reducing waste, reusing waste, reducing the use of plastic and non-biodegradable materials, as well as planting roofs and balconies).
• Learn about Green building standards.
• Identifying jobs and green opportunities for work and development. To produce students' Initiatives and ideas that contribute to their communities' response to climate change.

Climate Protectors Initiative on AASTMT webpage 

Campus Awarness for Water Conservation on AASTMT webpage ​​​​​​​