University of Birmingham – Mason Hall Residences

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 University of Birmingham
£35 m
£6.15 m
18,958 m²
Birmingham
West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence Awards 2009, joint winner of the Integration & Collaborative Working award. (VINCI Construction UK Ltd)

Description:

Replacing the original 1960’s Mason Hall are 33 new contemporary student residences of varying storey heights and associated facilities. They will provide 567 en-suite bedrooms with additional top floor penthouses available as guest rooms.

Features:

  • Mini district heating system incorporating thermal store and variable heating water flow technology
  • Highly insulated and high thermal mass envelope allows the buildings to surpass the Building Regulations thermal requirements