Projects - All Islands

In order to conserve valuable natural resources and create an enjoyable physical and social environment for future generations of students, faculty, staff and visitors at the University of Hawaii, the UH Office of Sustainability is coordinating a variety of projects that put into practice the principles described in its guiding document, the UH Charter of Sustainability.

(The listings below describe projects on ALL ISLANDS -- for projects on a SPECIFIC ISLAND, check the listings under that island's name.)

In addition to the partners shown for each project, hundreds of campus and community volunteers have lent their assistance to move sustainability forward on each of the 10 campuses in the University of Hawaii system. We are tremendously grateful for their support.

If any of these projects sounds interesting, we welcome you to check out related Events, how you can Take Action, and other Resources available.


BUILDING DESIGN

Energy and Resource Performance Standards for University of Hawaii Buildings

Location
All campuses


CAMPUS EXPERIENCE

The Sustainability Courtyard

Location
UH Manoa Campus (area bordered by Kuykendall Hall, the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics, Sakamaki Hall, the POST building and Holmes Hall)



DEMONSTRATION MODELS

Revitalizing the Hawaii Energy House

Location
UH Manoa Campus


ENERGY

Energy Benchmarking

Location
UH Manoa Campus


Assessing the Solar Power Potential on UHM Rooftops

Location
UH Manoa Campus

Black Gold from Green Waste

Location
UH Manoa Campus, near the Hawaii Energy House


LAND AND WATER RESOURCES

Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative, commonly known as Makiki WAI ("Wai" = Hawaiian for "water")

Location
Makiki Forestry Baseyard, 2135 Makiki Heights Dr., just above the Hawaii Nature Center

Directions: From Punahou, heading towards the mountains, turn left on Nehoa St. At the first traffic light, turn right on Makiki Street. When you reach the Board of Water supply park, follow the left fork, which is Makiki Heights Road. Continue for approximately 0.5 mile until the road makes a sharp hairpin turn to the left (look for a row of mailboxes on the right side of the road). At the hairpin turn, continue straight ahead through a green iron gate (there is a sign that says Makiki Forest Recreation Area). Continue past the second closed but unlocked gate (volunteers are allowed past this gate...just close it after you!), all the way up the road almost to the end, just past the new Hawai`i Nature Center building on the right. There is a large parking area on the right for you to park. Walk up to the forestry baseyard at the top of the hill.



Reducing the Use of Valuable Water Resources

Location
UH Manoa Campus


MATERIALS USE AND RECYCLING

Recycling Pilot Project

Location
UH Manoa Campus, Sustainability Courtyard


POLICY

UH Charter of Sustainability

Location
All campuses


TRANSPORTATION

Campus Bicycle Plan, and Model Bicycle “Hub”

Location
UH Manoa Campus