Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard
The University is currently trialling the Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard (NZPSBS) on two flagship capital projects, New College and Digital Nexus. This reflects the University’s commitment to delivering buildings that support its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, and create world-leading spaces for education.
New College: The project will redevelop one of the most distinctive and historically significant buildings in central St Andrews, targeting climate adaptation and sustainable travel as optional objectives.
Digital Nexus: This project on the Science and Medicine campus focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration. Alongside core sustainability outcomes, the project is pursuing biodiversity and climate adaptation, collaborating with St Andrews Botanic Garden to integrate green infrastructure.
Both projects are forecast to emit 40% less carbon over their lifespans than an equivalent building constructed to minimum Scottish building standards.