The University of Leicester's new Centre for Medicine is the largest ultra-energy efficient Passivhaus in the UK.
Size: 150m² - 300m²
Industry: Universities, Colleges & Schools
Biodiversity
Social Impact
Air Quality
The building has a large green wall as well as a green roof and a ground level planting scheme to attract wildlife to promote bio-diversity and pollination.
This gives Leicester medical students the most advanced environment in which to study medicine in the UK.
We included strawberries and flowering plants in the plant palette to not only support biodiversity but provide seasonal interest for the students. We continue to maintain the project.
This is a great example of how to incorporate the required drainage into the design in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Our GrufeKit green roof system was used at the project to further improve the efficiencies of the building and increase it's sustainable value.
Seamlessly integrating a living wall and green roof into a building gives a stunning finish and allows for further regulations to be met. Green roofs can be designed effectively provide for biodiversity and thus aid compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain targets. Alongside a natural living wall, this makes for a finished result that packs a powerful punch for the environment and the building's efficiencies.
University of Leicester, Associated Architects and Willmott Dixon to complete the living wall and green roof.
