Goal 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
11.4.8 Planning development - new build standards
2022 - 2023
Pioneering Sustainable Construction Through Innovation and Collaboration
AASTMT plays a vital role in promoting sustainable building practices through research, education, partnerships, smart technologies, and advocacy. Its efforts include developing eco-friendly concrete using recycled materials, integrating sustainability into architecture and civil engineering curricula, and collaborating on initiatives like the Egyptian "Green Building Initiative" to retrofit government buildings. AASTMT also embraces smart technologies, such as energy management systems, and contributes to policy development, including the Egyptian Green Building Code. These initiatives collectively advance sustainable construction and inspire a greener future.
- AASTMT leads in sustainable material research, notably developing eco-friendly concrete using recycled materials and industrial by-products like fly ash and slag. This initiative, implemented in several campus buildings, reduces carbon footprints and promotes circular economic principles, showcasing its effectiveness and environmental impact.
- AASTMT integrates sustainability into its curriculum, offering courses on green building design, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable urban planning. Programs like the "Sustainable Architecture and Design" course prepare students to create LEED-certified projects incorporating renewable energy, equipping them to advocate for sustainable practices in their careers.
- AASTMT collaborates with government and NGOs to promote sustainable construction, leading initiatives like the "Green Building Initiative" with the Egyptian government. This project retrofits government buildings with energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and water-saving fixtures, serving as a model for reducing environmental impact.
- AASTMT integrates smart technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and IoT in building design to enhance energy efficiency and resource management. Its campus features a smart building with a real-time energy management system, serving as a living laboratory for students and researchers to study the impact of these innovations on energy consumption.
- AASTMT actively contributes to national and regional policies promoting sustainable construction. Its experts helped develop the Egyptian Green Building Code, setting benchmarks for energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable site development, guiding the construction industry toward eco-friendly practices.
2021 - 2022
Build new buildings to sustainable standards
The Academy participated in the Green Environmental Initiative by growing plants to adorn the Academy and preserve the environment.
Cooperation with Rotary to train students on planting trees at the AASTMT
video for Build new buildings to sustainable standards on AAST Aswan Student Affairs Facebook page