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

Abstract

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