W.U.C.E - Self Sufficiency

A key concept and theme of the project is sustainability or more specifically, self sufficiency.  This concept was explored during the group masterplanning process as it is important that the entire university is sustainable and not just individual buildings.  Upon researching and exploring this area, it was determined that Woodfordia itself, and the projected population would not be able to be sustained without crossing the boundaries of the site. Key to W.U.C.E becoming self sufficient is the relationships created between the university and the surrounding community.  As a university, W.U.C.E. has plenty of services to offer as well as resources and knowledge.  On the other hand, the surrounding community produces the food students need to survive.  If a strong relationship can be managed, both W.U.C.E. and the surrounding community stand to benefit immensley from the university. The image below details the groups final approach to self sufficiency.

Image 1: Final group poster for masterplanning and self sufficiency.

The key image on the image above is Sustainability Hill.  This concept intruduces a dedicated area for the trial and experimentation of renewable energies (wind, solar etc).  The hill is located at the front of the Woodfordia site which gives a strong message to surrounding and visiting people of W.U.C.E's environmental stand.  It is also located adjacent the existing sewerage plant and maintenance area which also makes the location extremely functional.