Summary:
- The University of Manchester has secured financial close on a £530m redevelopment of its Fallowfield campus, delivering 3,300 Passivhaus-certified student rooms across a 50-year partnership with Equitix, GRAHAM, and Rothesay, aiming to open the first 1,000 rooms by 2028.
- The phased project includes extensive social, well-being, and ecological features, such as student bars, study spaces, green courtyards, and biodiversity enhancements targeting an 11.7% net gain, with operational energy use projected at 50% below conventional standards.
- The development prioritises net-zero carbon operations through off-site manufacture, renewable energy, and sustainable materials, supported by a financial model designed to protect university investment in teaching and research while maintaining consistent residential support and maintenance services.
Original article:
https://www.worldconstructionnetwork.com/news/university-manchester-financial-close-fallowfield/
