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NTNU Campus Gløshaugen: Presentation of a selection of ZEN KPIs in a pilot project

Abstract

A selection of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is collected from several stakeholders and calculated
for the campus Gløshaugen case. No new data is generated. Results are exchanged with the NTNU
Campus Gløshaugen, as an FME ZEN pilot project.
The results of this work support the campus development project and contribute to
further application and testing of ZEN KPIs in pilot projects.
Past efforts by various stakeholders concerning the ZEN pilot NTNU Campus Gløshaugen are collected
and categorized into six categories of KPIs. A selection of KPI is then either directly reported or further
calculated according to the KPI description in the ZEN definition guideline. To maximize the potential,
the memo and underlying information were worked on in close collaboration with the NTNU section
for sustainable property development. The NTNU property division also contributed to the realization
of the memo by providing up-to-date data on multiple KPIs.
The analysis of GHG-emissions related to the Campus Gløshaugen revealed potential reductions
throughout different project phases by improving both material and energy use. Future efforts however
should consider discrepancies in reporting style to ensure the usability for the results in future analyses.
Additional energy production through PV panels showed great improvements for both energy- and
power-related KPIs. Conservative cases were chosen for reasons of data requirements, thus limiting the
potential improvement that would come from additional efforts such as adapted control mechanisms,
seasonal storage and short-term storage solutions for peak-shaving. While these aspects have been
analysed before, additional work on the interoperability of the studies is required for inclusion in the
ZEN framework. The campus's urban form and land use offer some good qualities already today, in
aspects such as street connectivity. Other aspects such as active building frontages and the share of green
spaces need improving. A more holistic and updated evaluation of the campus is recommended,
especially considering the ongoing campus development project that will lead to structural and
organisational changes. The value of the memo lies in the effort of collecting and displaying the
combined efforts made in research connected to the ZEN case NTNU Campus Gløshaugen. The
collected and summarized efforts span the duration of the ZEN Centre and build a solid base for future
efforts and can be used in the development of the ZEN definition framework.

Category

Report

Client

  • Research Council of Norway (RCN) / 257660

Language

English

Affiliation

  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology
  • SINTEF Community / Architecture, Materials and Structures
  • SINTEF Community / Architectural Engineering

Year

2024

Publisher

SINTEF akademisk forlag

Issue

61

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