ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
We will be creating an environment that will combine excellence with an interdisciplinary culture to create partnerships that will help address the world ’ s pressing challenges .
A newly built energy centre within the development boundary will ensure that all energy is generated on site and high performing façades , green roofs and innovative building services will help the project achieve Passivhaus , BREEAM Excellent and Well Platinum accreditations .
BDP ’ s Architect Principal and Global Education Lead , Sue Emms , explains : “ The STEM Connect Programme will transform the heart of The University of Warwick ’ s campus . The design and the choice of materials demonstrates the University ’ s commitment to high quality , longevity , and sustainability in the built environment while delivering world-class STEM facilities that unite researchers , staff , students , local communities , and industries .
“ Not only will this project bring solutions that help the University decarbonise its estate , it will also work to instil a sense of belonging , while providing a great user experience - not just for students but for everyone who comes here .”
Professor Mark Williams , Academic Director for the STEM Connect Programme , said : “ Through the STEM Connect Programme , we will firmly maintain The University of Warwick ’ s position as a global powerhouse for STEM , that will pave the way for groundbreaking research and education programmes . The programme will also provide access to state-ofthe-art facilities that will deliver both innovation and societal impact .
“ We will be creating an environment that will combine excellence with an interdisciplinary culture to create partnerships that will help address the world ’ s pressing challenges . This is a hugely ambitious project , and I am looking forward to working with our colleagues , students , business partners and wider community to deliver our vision .”
BDP is delivering multiple design disciplines including architecture , civil and structural engineering , lighting , landscape architecture , acoustics , interior design and sustainability consultancy .
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