Centre for Sustainable Communities
The CSC provides a focus for partnerships and collaboration in sustainability.
We undertake
- consulting
- professional training and qualifications
- knowledge transfer
- research with partners and bespoke teams
We tackle multi-themed problems
Environment
- biodiversity
- energy and waste awareness
- recycling
- employee transport plans
Carbon reduction
- evaluation of carbon footprint: partners include qualified BREEAM and DECC assessors
- working towards the Carbon Reduction Commitment and Zero Carbon impact
Planning
We provide short course in public engagement jointly with the US National Charrette Institute.
Transport
We are part of the St Albans Quality Network Partnership, which works on integrated transport policy, jointly with city and county councils, and local bus and train operators.
Technology
- research in biofuels, fuel cells, hydrogen, and electric vehicles
- asset management, equipment life-cycle extension and machine health
- smart house controls
- zero-carbon living space
- energy efficient data centres
- exploitation routes
Public engagement
NCI Charrette System™ course
We bring sustainability issues to the forefront in our own communities.
The University of Hertfordshire’s Centre for Sustainable Communities, in partnership with the National Charette Institute (NCI) is running a NCI Charrette System™ course for public engagement: a unique programme in the UK.
More about the NCI Charrette System™ course