Battersea building becomes 'largest in UK' to achieve Passivhaus standard

Michael Holder
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Urbanest Battersea opened in September 2024 | Credit: AHMM / James Santer
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Urbanest Battersea opened in September 2024 | Credit: AHMM / James Santer

London accommodation block for over 850 students developed by Urbanest recognised for energy efficient and low carbon construction and design approaches

A student accommodation block in London has become the largest building in the country to achieve Passivhaus accreditation, thanks to its low carbon construction approaches and energy efficient heating...

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