The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is a two storey research building, with cellular offices arranged around a central atrium space. Researchers use the building to monitor the performance of different drug treatments and physical therapies.
- Solar panels on the roof.
- Makes use of natural ventilation and light.
- Has "brise-soleils" along its east and west sides to stop it getting too much sun.
- BREEAM Excellent rating.
- Has a sedum roof to dissipate roof drainage and reduce the burden on surface water drainage systems, reducing the risk of flooding.
Essential Information
| Start & Finish dates |
September 2008 - September 2009 |
| Funded by |
AWM/Wolfson/University |
| Budget |
£5.676M |
| Requested by |
Warwick Medical School |
| Managed by |
Estates Office |
| Architects |
MJP Architects |
| Quantity Surveyors |
Northcroft |
| Mechanical Engineers |
Couch Perry Wilkes |
| Electrical Engineers |
Couch Perry Wilkes |
| Structural Engineers |
Arup |
| Main Contractor |
Kier Moss |
| Landscaping |
Estates Office |
Statistics
| Basic Building Cost |
£3,081/m2 |
| Services Costs |
£848/m2 |
| Gross Floor Area |
1,356m2 |
| Function Areas and Their Size |
Data Halls: 400m2 |
| Electricity Consumption |
64kWh/m2 |
| Gas and Heat Consumption |
49kWh/m2 |
| Low Carbon Energy Generation |
Yes |
| Water use |
498m3/year |
| Steps taken to reduce environmental impact |
Designed as an exemplar building in terms of energy use and sustainability strategies. |
