Summary:
- UPP and the University reached financial close on West Park, Europe’s largest Passivhaus student accommodation project, 12 months ago, marking a significant milestone in sustainable PBSA development.
- West Park will deliver 1,849 beds through new construction on Streatham Campus’s west area and refurbishment at Birks Grange Village, with phased student move-in starting September 2027 and full occupancy by September 2028.
- Designed by Willmore Iles Architects and Architype, the gas-free buildings use air source heat pumps and solar panels, achieving Passivhaus certification and WELL Community Standard accreditation for health and wellbeing benefits.
Original article:
https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/exeter-uni-tops-out-new-campus-buildings?amp=1
