The retrofit of this former telephone exchange recently achieved the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard – one of the most stringent standards for energy retrofits.
Circular economy principles were central to the project and successfully delivered in various aspects including furniture re-use and the reconditioning and re-warranting of light fittings from another scheme.
It is now on track to gain world-leading sustainability and wellbeing certification from BREEAM 'Outstanding' and the WELL Building Standard 'Gold' for sustainability, health and wellbeing.
Client
University of Cambridge and Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership
Location
Cambridge