Upgrade buildings to higher energy efficiency
Institutional Commitment
Planned and Recommended Measures
Integration with Renewable Energy and Architecture
Nazarbayev University has adopted a phased and data-driven approach to upgrading existing buildings in line with national energy efficiency legislation, technical standards, and audit-based recommendations. While the university already complies with all national requirements during renovations, it is also developing targeted strategies to modernize its older buildings with the goal of improving energy performance and supporting the transition to a low-carbon campus.
Based on audit recommendations and campus assessment, NU is gradually implementing or evaluating the following building-level upgrades:
Lighting Systems:
Transition from fluorescent to LED lighting in offices, classrooms, corridors, and other shared spaces.
Transition from fluorescent to LED lighting in offices, classrooms, corridors, and other shared spaces.
Smart Metering and Monitoring:
Expansion of gas and water metering to monitor consumption patterns and detect inefficiencies.
Expansion of gas and water metering to monitor consumption patterns and detect inefficiencies.
Motion-Sensor Lighting:
Installation of motion-activated lighting in restrooms and low-traffic areas as a pilot phase for larger implementation.
Installation of motion-activated lighting in restrooms and low-traffic areas as a pilot phase for larger implementation.
Future Innovation Potential:
Development of a building-level Energy Management System (EMS) to enable real-time tracking and diagnostics.
Development of a building-level Energy Management System (EMS) to enable real-time tracking and diagnostics.
HVAC and Thermal Regulation:
Automation of heating and ventilation controls, including programmable thermostats and improved thermal zoning.
Automation of heating and ventilation controls, including programmable thermostats and improved thermal zoning.
Building Envelope Improvements:
Reflective window films and insulation enhancements are being considered for older buildings to reduce thermal loss.
Reflective window films and insulation enhancements are being considered for older buildings to reduce thermal loss.
Efforts to upgrade efficiency go hand-in-hand with renewable initiatives:
This technology is being studied for potential integration into academic and sports facilities.
NU is also assessing the natural daylight potential in existing buildings to reduce artificial lighting during daytime hours, using architectural redesigns where possible
National construction codes (SP RK 2.04-101-2013, SNiP RK 4.02-01-2011)
The university’s Facility Construction Directorate is responsible for planning and implementing infrastructure upgrades that align with:
This reflects a clear institutional policy to upgrade buildings toward higher efficiency standards.
