BurnBot Technology for Living Fire Lab
Stanford’s Conservation Program is testing a cutting-edge “BurnBot” to improve wildfire management, using controlled burns to create fire breaks and support ecosystem health.
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Embodied Carbon Brings Sustainability Champions Together
A new study on embodied carbon in construction materials led to new guidelines to help the university meet its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
Living Lab Fellowship Program Completes First Year of Student-Led Sustainability Projects
In its inaugural year, the Living Lab Fellowship Program fostered cross-campus collaboration, hands-on learning, and lasting impact through 16 student-led operational sustainability projects.
Project: Planned Fire and Fuels Management on Stanford Lands
Zander Opperman developed a fire management plan for the Jasper Ridge Preserve as part of his Living Lab Fellowship.
Eco-friendly Furnishing: How Dorm Life Can Be Made Sustainable
Stanford student Sierra Horangic repurposed packaging waste into custom furniture and inspired others to reduce waste and get creative with recycled materials.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Reduces Energy Use
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is saving $500,000 annually by using outside air for cooling and upgrading to LED lighting, cutting energy use by 48%.
Ongoing Commissioning (OCx)
LBRE’s OCx program boosted energy efficiency in 2023, saving over $4,000 annually at Wallenberg through no-cost control system adjustments.
The Energy is Greener in the East Library Side
Stanford’s iconic Green Library received upgrades that slashed energy use while ensuring year-round comfort.
A Friendly Reminder for People and Planet
Stanford is reimagining energy solutions across campus, with updates to key buildings like Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Green Library.
Reimagining My Cardinal Green
Sustainable Stanford is reimagining the My Cardinal Green sustainability outreach incentive platform.
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