Arts University Bournemouth receives Passivhaus certification
The Arts University in Bournemouth has recieved Passivhaus certification. The 13,272 sq ft studios will be used for a variety of courses including architecture, fine art and photography. To benefit the art students, the buildings have north-facing windows to reduce glare into the studio space.
The Arts University College appointed the team from Warm Consultants to assist with the technical specification of the pair of Art Studios. The architects were Frias Robles Associates, Northcroft (part of Capita Symonds) acted as Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors and Morgan Sindall were the Contractors.
Stuart Bartholomew, vice chairman at Arts University Bournemouth, said: “We're thrilled to officially open the new studios to our students. The Arts University Bournemouth has an environmental policy focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and the Passivhaus studios will certainly help us meet our targets. As one of the only completed Passivhaus university buildings, we hope that many more education establishments will follow in our wake.”
Jonathan Dronsfield, Northcroft's local director said: “We are finding that more of our clients are looking for simpler ways to reduce their long term running costs which Passivhaus achieves. As the market becomes used to the Passivhaus concept, the premium for its delivery has reduced significantly, to levels where the additional capital cost can be quickly recouped.”
3rd May 2013
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