Sakarya University fully complies with national standards prioritizing energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and user comfort in all new construction and renovation projects across its campuses. Within this scope, all buildings are designed in accordance with the Energy Performance in Buildings Regulation (BEP-TR) and the Green Certificate Regulation for Buildings and Settlements. The projects integrate features such as natural ventilation, maximum use of daylight, sensor-based water and energy-saving systems, and LED-based lighting solutions.
Approximately 90% of existing buildings have been redesigned to improve daylight performance and equipped with high-insulation glass systems and energy-efficient materials. In line with the Presidential Decree on Energy Savings in Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Energy Saving Target and Implementation Guide (2024–2030), the university assigns an energy manager to each public building in accordance with the Energy Efficiency Law No. 5627, aiming to achieve at least 30% energy savings by 2030.
In this context, the Faculty of Political Science Building and the Central Research Laboratories Extension Building, both completed in 2024, are equipped with energy management panels, automatic lighting and water-saving sensors, natural ventilation systems, LED lighting, and fire and flood warning mechanisms. Additionally, the new Faculty of Medicine Building at Korucuk Campus features a highly insulated façade system, water-efficient fixtures, and naturally ventilated corridors.
All construction and renovation processes are coordinated by the Directorate of Construction and Technical Affairs and the Green Campus Coordination Office, ensuring that each project achieves an energy efficiency class of B or higher under the BEP-TR framework.
This comprehensive approach reflects Sakarya University’s Sustainable Campus Policy, integrating energy management, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and innovative building technologies into a holistic green building strategy. All related practices and technical details are publicly available on the Green Campus web page.
