Properties, Facilities & Development
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Curtin has a vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. In 2013, Properties, Facilities and Development (PF&D) created the Greater Curtin Master Plan to support this vision. It’s our roadmap for transforming the Perth campus into a globally connected innovation village.
The Master Plan supports collaboration, diversity and creativity. It will create a place where academia, government, industry and entrepreneurs come together to strengthen our University, the local community, and the Western Australian economy.
We are already seeing our campus become a vibrant, modern community destination where people of all ages are welcome to study, work, live and relax.
Curtin University was awarded Australia’s first 5 Star Green Star – Communities rating in 2015, receiving recertification in 2020 with a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating, elevating the campus’ Green Star recognition level from “Australian Excellence” to ‘World Leadership”.
Sustainable development is creating a place that prospers – where people thrive and the environment is protected.
As an educational institution, Curtin must show its commitment to sustainability in its learning, teaching and research. PF&D make sure the physical environment and our campus community supports this commitment. Through our planning and management – of buildings and facilities; programs and activities – we’re helping provide a vibrant, beneficial and prosperous environment for study, work and leisure, for today and tomorrow.
We are helping build the University of the future.
In 2015 we engaged with a range of stakeholders from the University and local community to find out what sustainability issues are most important to Curtin.
Improving Curtin’s economic prosperity, creating jobs and strengthening our local economy.
Improving public transport options, facilities and awareness to improve daily commutes.
Bringing technology into buildings, spaces and experiences to create a richer connection with the campus.
Creating buildings and spaces that can be repurposed to meet evolving learning and teaching needs.
Ensuring our community remains informed and engaged in decision-making, activities and milestones.
Balancing the built and natural environment to enhance people’s health and wellbeing.
Building energy efficiency into new buildings and helping to set an example for the wider community.
Celebrating our diverse community and supporting all people who study, work and live here.
Keeping our campus affordable for all by supporting cost effective transport, retail and recreation.
Creating the facilities and programs that transform our University into a community destination.
Creating a campus that enhances biodiversity and native habitats, and allows interaction with nature.
Collaborating with leading global organisations on key sustainability issues.
Protecting and enhancing our water resources through landscaping and water-sensitive urban design.
Selecting suppliers who treat their employees fairly and who minimise their environmental impact.
Maximising recycling of operational, construction and demolition waste to reduce landfill.
Using sustainable materials while also considering embodied energy and whole-of-life costs. Each material issues fits within one of the four pillars that form the basis of our sustainability framework.
