Hokkaido University is promoting sustainable architecture as part of its efforts to realize a sustainable campus. In architecture development and renovations, we achieve ZEBs (net zero energy buildings) specifications at standard costs by making full use of versatile technologies and equipment while incorporating adaptations unique to snowy, cold climates. We also place strong emphasis on preserving and restoring the university’s historic architecture, working to create a campus that harmonizes environmental sustainability with cultural heritage.

• Promoting Sustainable Architecture and ZEBs
  ICReDD building (Awarded BELS certification (5-Star Rating, as equivalent to ZEB Ready))
• Preservation and Utilization of Historic Architecture
  Center of Education and Research for Hokkaido Wines (Awarded the Sustainable Campus Award 2024)
• Hokkaido University’s activities toward achieving carbon neutrality

Hokkaido University manages diverse field sites, including its expansive campus and research forests totaling approximately 70,000 hectares. Through decades of education, research, and stewardship, we have contributed to biodiversity conservation. In June 2022, we joined the “30by30 Alliance for Biodiversity”, becoming the first national university in Japan to do so, promoting integrated sustainability that balances climate action and nature-positive activities.

• Hokkaido University’s activities toward nature positive
• Hokkaido University’s Policy on Ecological Environment : “Ecological Environment Conservation Policy“

Over its 150-year history, Hokkaido University has continuously developed and managed the infrastructure that supports education and research. Today, as aging facilities require attention, planned repairs and upgrades have become essential. In response, we have formulated “Hokkaido University Infrastructure Life Extension Plan” to ensure the systematic maintenance, management, and renewal of university assets. We recognize that diligent, ongoing campus management is essential to supporting daily campus life.

• Hokkaido University Infrastructure Life Extension Plan
• Access the archive of previous activities and investigation reports here

Campus management involves more than constructing and maintaining physical infrastructure; it also demands efforts that support the human activities taking place on campus. At Hokkaido University, we view the campus not merely as a physical space, but as a platform for co-creation and shared learning. Our goal is to create an environment where students, faculty, staff, and the local community learn from one another and generate new values. As part of this effort, we promote diverse initiatives that emphasize stakeholder engagement, including educational and research activities utilizing the campus, the development and operation of the Assessment System for Sustainable Campus (ASSC), and the publication of sustainability reports

• Campus-Based Education and Research Activities
  • Advanced Studio on Architectural and Urban Design 1(Eng.) (Awarded the Sustainable Campus Award 2019)　
  • Studio Work on Landscape Architecture (Ag.)
• Assessment System for Sustainable Campus (ASSC)
• Access the library for sustainability reports and other materials here

Hokkaido University Campus Master Plan 96, formulated in 1996, attracted nationwide attention as a pioneering initiative in campus master planning in Japan. Since then, through continuous campus management, the university has worked to preserve and further enhance its historic, green, and beautiful campus.