Science lab becomes first UK building to achieve top marks in BREEAM rating

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The recently completed lab achieves highest possible score in building sustainability certification

A recently completed science and technology laboratory in Oxford has achieved a 100 per cent score on its BREEAM Outstanding certificate, making it the first development in the UK to achieve top marks...

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