Case Study: ESRI Building, Swansea University Bay Campus
The Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) is the first BREEAM Outstanding educational building to be constructed in Wales. it is a research facility at Swansea University’s Bay Campus and has a focus on research into renewable and alternative energy production. Designed by Stride Treglown and constructed by Bouygues UK, the building accommodates a showcase lecture theatre, high-quality research offices, communal areas, meeting rooms, scientific testing and experimental laboratories.
High environmental performance is fundamental to the design. Its orientation, layout and natural ventilation help to achieve passive low energy. In addition, it incorporates a micro CHP unit as well as solar PV, rainwater harvesting and full LED lighting. Lying on the boundary of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, environmentally sensitive performance was at the heart of the design. |
To watch a short video showcasing the building - click here.
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