Our achievements: construction

• 8-10 Berkeley Square refurbishment rated excellent
  The Grade II and Grade II* refurbishment of 8‐10 Berkeley Square has achieved a rating of ‘Excellent’ under the BREEAM UK environmental performance standard.
• Sir David Attenborough opens world-class Life Sciences building
  The pioneering Life Sciences building, our biggest-ever construction project, showcased the best in sustainable design, energy efficiency, and biodiversity conservation – while creating a world-class research and teaching environment.
• Restoring historic buildings safely and sustainably
  A grade II listed villa was refurbished for tutorial use in the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences.
• Social Science Building exceeded building regulation requirements
  An extension to the Social Science Building demonstrated best practice in sustainability, achieving 'Very Good' BREEAM certification.
• Voltage optimisation
  The University's voltage optimisation programme saves 1,500 tonnes of CO2 a year, reducing both electricity costs and CO2 emissions.
• School of Arts regeneration
  A major regeneration project in the School of Arts is rated 'Excellent' thanks to its exemplary level of environmental performance.
• Improving biodiversity through living buildings
  Our innovative approach to urban infrastructure means our buildings have a positive environmental impact, particularly on biodiversity.