Green campus application: Boğaziçi University

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to investigate smart city, smart campus and green campus applications all around the world and Turkey while introducing green campus initia tives and applications to Bo˘gazic¸i University. Increase in population depletes natural resources by increasing energy use and water use. In order to preserve and maintain limited natural resources, green and smart initiatives must be taken. Current use of resources is investigated by conducting water footprint analysis and solid waste char acterization of students of Bog˘azi¸ci University. Zero-waste campus applications with the least consumption preferences, energy and water efficient appliances are preferred while introducing smoke-free campus initiatives to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and water footprint. Solar panels and rainwater harvesting studies are performed to benefit from the sun and rain available in nature. Disability-friendly and pet-friendly campus applications are also studied to create an adaptive, connected campus for the benefit of every member in the campus. Lastly, attendance system with face recogni tion technique is introduced and studied to save time and decrease fraudulent actions. Furthermore, green campus initiatives are studied in terms of their economic and en vironmental benefits, system implementation and installation. Campuses are small representations of the cities, and young minds have the power of shaping the future. This is why green initiatives at campus level allow testing applicability and adaptability in city level.