Bluebell is a RIBA Competition winning student halls of residence. It has 505 bedrooms spread across 4 blocks, complete with Resident Tutor flats and two separate Warden houses.
- Maximum use of daylight and natural ventilation.
- Pre-built shower "pods" installed.
- Efficient heating from Warwick's combined heating and power plant, using thermal stores.
- BREEAM Excellent rated.
Essential Information
| Start & Finish dates |
February 2010 - August 2011 |
| Funded by |
University |
| Budget |
£24M |
| Requested by |
Warwick Accommodation |
| Managed by |
Estates Office |
| Architects |
Page & Park Architects |
| Quantity Surveyors |
Northcroft (also Employers Agent) |
| Mechanical Engineers |
Harley Haddow |
| Electrical Engineers |
Harley Haddow |
| Structural Engineers |
Arup Scotland |
| Main Contractor |
Kier Moss |
| Landscaping |
Estates Office |
Statistics
| Basic Building Cost |
£1,241/m2 |
| Services Costs |
£379/m2 |
| Gross Floor Area |
16,272m2 |
| Total Area of Site |
3.8 hectares |
| Function Areas and Their Size |
Data Halls: 400m2 |
| Electricity Consumption |
50kWh/m2 |
| Heat and Gas Consumption |
140kWh/m2 |
| Low Carbon Energy Generation |
Yes |
| Water use |
26,528m3/year |
| Steps taken to reduce environmental impact |
Part of a sustainable service strategy. |
