Northern Ireland construction firm Graham has started work on Belfast’s first-ever Passivhaus-certified student accommodation, on Dublin Road on behalf of Queen’s University Belfast.<br /><br />The £46million development of 459 high-quality student bedrooms will set a new standard for sustainable student living in Northern Ireland.<br /><br />Due to the strict standards associated with Passivhaus certification, the development will use minimal energy for heating and cooling, reducing carbon emissions, and improving comfort for occupants.<br /><br />The building will consist of a concrete frame with brick and glazed facades and will incorporate mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) units and high efficiency air source heat pumps.<br /><br />Spread over 16 storeys, the purpose-built managed student accommodation (PBMSA) will feature a mix of cluster apartments and studio units and will incorporate high quality amenities to support students, including meeting rooms, communal and social spaces, group dining areas, a post room, laundry and dedicated staff office and welfare facilities.<br /><br />There is a growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient construction and Passivhaus is one of the most exacting global standards. Dublin Road will be the first ultra-low emission multi-occupancy building in Belfast city centre.
