NCKU’s water-conscious building standards-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

6.3.4 Water-conscious building standards

Water-conscious building standards

6.3.4
SDG6

NCKU’s water-conscious building standards

Comprehensive Water Conservation Measures
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is deeply committed to creating a sustainable campus, guided by our official Green Building Regulations. We implement comprehensive water conservation measures across all facilities, integrating green technologies into both new constructions and renovations. Key strategies include high-efficiency water storage, water reuse systems, and on-site wastewater treatment plants that recycle water for irrigation, establishing a self-sustaining campus water cycle.

Zero-Carbon Innovation: Magic School of Green Technologies
A prime example is the "Magic School of Green Technologies," Taiwan's first zero-carbon building. It features advanced rainwater harvesting systems and eco-ponds, reducing energy consumption by 65% while promoting natural water circulation. Throughout the campus, all fixtures are certified with a water-saving label, and large areas are covered with permeable pavements to enhance groundwater recharge.

Recognition and Green Building Certification
Our success is validated by numerous national Green Building Labels. The "Magic School of Green Technologies" has achieved the highest Diamond-level certification, while other facilities such as the Engineering Tri-department Complex and the Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering Building have earned Silver-level status. These awards, which assess criteria such as site water retention and water resource management, affirm NCKU’s leadership in sustainable water conservation and its dedication to embedding this philosophy into daily campus life.

 
  1. The Magic School of Green Technologies
NCKU’s “Green Magic School” embodies water-saving architectural design, featuring a three-story “Rain Piggy Bank” that collects and stores rainwater for gravity-fed irrigation. The building integrates constructed wetlands and underground reservoirs to reuse graywater and rainwater for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation, creating an almost zero-discharge ecological water cycle that exemplifies NCKU’s innovative commitment to sustainable campus development.




 
  1. The Standard of Green Building, published by Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy, NCKU
NCKU, following the Green Building Evaluation Manual and the Green Materials Evaluation Manual, has established campus architectural guidelines emphasizing water conservation and sustainability. In addition to promoting energy-efficient building envelopes, optimized air conditioning, and lighting systems, NCKU prioritizes the installation of water-saving devices, rainwater harvesting, and permeable surfaces. Through wastewater and waste recycling systems, the university has created a comprehensive water circulation management mechanism, demonstrating its strong commitment to water-efficient and environmentally responsible green campus design.



 
  1. NCKU Marine Engineering Teaching Building
The Department of Marine Engineering Building at NCKU integrates academic development with the needs of the marine and hydraulic industries while preserving the original large tropical almond tree in front of the former hydraulic laboratory. The architecture, designed around the tree, symbolizes a great ship, ocean waves, and sunlight. It is also an eco-friendly building, where all laboratory water resources are fully recycled and reused—ensuring not a single drop is wasted.

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