University of Leeds – Energy Research Building

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University of Leeds
£7.9 m
£2.8 m
3,400 m²
Leeds

Description:

A new state-of-the-art laboratory and office building. The new building is to be a showcase for energy research which would raise the national and international profile of energy research at the University of Leeds.

Features:

  • Passive solar glazing to minimise solar gains
  • Heavy mass building to reduce the need for cooling
  • Solar hot water generation
  • Maximised use of daylight & intelligent control gear to adjust artificial light & reduce energy consumption
  • BREEAM ‘Excellent’