Norwich, United Kingdom
The University of East Anglia will break ground in June of 2013 on the $12.2 million Norwich Research Park Enterprise Centre in the United Kingdom. Designed by Architype, the high-performance facility is expected to attain the highest BREEAM and Passivhaus energy ratings and will feature an advanced HVAC system, triple-glazed windows, and ultra-low embodied carbon. The facility will house the Centre for the Built Environment which will provide research and testing suites for the development of advanced building materials as well as classrooms, offices, and a large lecture hall. The project team includes contractor Morgan Sindall, BDP Engineers, and Churchman Landscape Architects. Completion is expected in January of 2015.
