CB1 Student accommodation is a development of several blocks of new build accommodation in close to Cambridge Station, and forms part of the wider CB1 Masterplan. The development comprises over 300 bedrooms spread over 4 blocks, a management suite and student common room, along with 3 retail units.
The scheme included a high performance façade in order to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the life of the building and the engineering systems were designed to enhance the seasonal operating efficiency and reduce energy consumption. This included a number or zero and low carbon technologies, with the blocks served from a central district CHP system along with a photovoltaic array on the roof of each block to help further reduce the developments carbon footprint, and appeal to the student generation.
