All of Cranfield's major refurbishments and new buildings are constructed to meet Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)'s excellent standards.
Our 'Masterplan' sets out the framework for any long term investment in infrastructure.
To further support sustainable construction, we are aiming to develop a ‘zero carbon’ standard for University buildings.
Recent and forthcoming examples of BREEAM buildings can be found below.
Areospace Integrated Research Centre (AIRC)
This collaborative research facility will be constructed to BREEAM excellent standard in line with our environmental objectives.
Learning and teaching centre
In 2012, our Learning and Teaching Centre achieved a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating within the refurbishment category and was awarded ‘Best Education Development’ in the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards the same year.
Stringfellow infrastructure
In 2008, our Stringfellow Hall student accommodation was shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) East of England Awards for its innovative and environmentally-friendly design which incorporated solar thermal panels.
