Ratio of Open Space Area to Total Area
The ratio of open space to total area is calculated using the formula: ((Total campus area (m²) – Total campus ground floor area (m²)) / Total campus area (m²)) × 100%((8,302,744 – 269,084) / 8,302,744) × 100% = 96.75%
The total ratio of open space to total area of University of Phayao was more than 96.75 percent.
Green Campus Master Plan
During the past few years, University of Phayao has given more attention and best practice to the concept of a Green and Clean University. University of Phayao has an ambitious plan to transform both campuses — Phayao and Chiang Rai — into green campuses with a developing master plan. This master plan sets the goal for campus development in learning atmosphere, social interaction, green and clean university, education park, and international image under the environmental facilities concept.University of Phayao's Master Plan mainly focuses on car-free campus, foot path and bicycle circulation, land use zoning, building entrance and service area recommendation, circulation system, open space system, and landscape development. This fulfils the Board of Governors' policy to update the master plan every five years.
The main concepts for building construction are: Unity, Identity, Energy Conscious and Environmental Friendly, Effective Organization, Enhance Educational Environment, Friendly and welcome atmosphere, Continuity of activities and space, and clarify and safety of building.
Master Plan of the University of Phayao
Learning Space
The University of Phayao has developed green spaces into natural and environmental learning spaces, which may be an area outside the classroom where students can meet, work with others, and create the most valuable values of the university, with the concept that "Learning can and should happen anywhere in the university", whether in the classroom, library, or learning space. In addition, both sustainable development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are integrated into all learning activities, especially research operations and educational services.The open spaces of University of Phayao serve as learning spaces with the following projects:
| Open Space Name | Total Area | Duration (Hours/Week) |
|---|---|---|
| A: Plant Conservation Project due to The Royal Initiative | 179,200 m² | 84 |
| B: Thai Peacock Conservation Project | 348,800 m² | 84 |
| C: Project to Study Local Medicinal Plants for Research on Traditional Medicines | 136,000 m² | 168 |
| D: Plant Conservation Project due to The Royal Initiative | 128,000 m² | 168 |
| E: Project for Conservation of The Kham Mok Luang Tree | 144,000 m² | 84 |
| F-H: Project for Conservation of The Kham Mok Luang Tree and Develop Sustainable Natural Food Sources | 2,836,800 m² | 84 |
| I: Strong Community Areas, Safe Agriculture | 176,000 m² | 168 |
| J: Thai Herb Area | 72,000 m² | 168 |
| K: Conservation areas for Soil, Water and Forest | 192,000 m² | 84 |
| L: Sports and Exercise Center for The Elderly | 72,000 m² | 168 |
| M: Sufficiency Economy Learning Center | 256,000 m² | 168 |
| N: Water Resource Conservation Area | 515,200 m² | 168 |
Open Space Area — Phayao Campus
The ratio of open space area — University of Phayao (Phayao campus)
Open Space Area — Chiang Rai Campus
The ratio of open space area — University of Phayao (Chiang Rai campus)