University of Leicester

Client background

The University of Leicester's new Centre for Medicine is the largest ultra-energy efficient Passivhaus in the UK.

Featured Solutions:

• Exterior Living Wall
• Sedum & Wildflower GrufeKit

Standards Met:

• Passivhaus

• Size: 150m² - 300m²
• Industry: Universities, Colleges & Schools

Promoting biodiversity and pollination

The building has a large green wall as well as a green roof and a ground level planting scheme to attract wildlife to promote bio-diversity and pollination.

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Strawberries and flowering plants

We included strawberries and flowering plants in the plant palette to not only support biodiversity but provide seasonal interest for the students. We continue to maintain the project.

Drainage

This is a great example of how to incorporate the required drainage into the design in an aesthetically pleasing way.

The green roof

Our GrufeKit green roof system was used at the project to further improve the efficiencies of the building and increase it's sustainable value.

The benefit of both

Seamlessly integrating a living wall and green roof into a building gives a stunning finish and allows for further regulations to be met. Green roofs can be designed effectively provide for biodiversity and thus aid compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain targets. Alongside a natural living wall, this makes for a finished result that packs a powerful punch for the environment and the building's efficiencies.

We worked with...

University of Leicester, Associated Architects and Willmott Dixon to complete the living wall and green roof.