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Standing as part of the University of Leicester’s Centre for Medicine, The George Davies Centre once proudly held the title of the largest non-residential Passivhaus certified building in the UK.

With a BREEAM rating of “Excellent”, the low energy design of the Centre as helped reduce energy costs and consume energy more efficiently. A key component of Passivhaus is a “fabric first” approach in construction; the George Davies Centre building is air-tight to prevent heat leakage through the window, walls, floor and roof. The levels of airtightness and thermal performance meet Passivhaus requirements and the development is also EPC ‘A’ rated.

Designed by Associated Architects, the development which was completed in 2016 replaced the medical school that was built in 1975 and brought together the Schools of Medicine, Health Sciences and Psychology under one roof. The three-tower design of three, four and five storeys was chosen for more surface area allowing ample natural light in. The towers are linked by an atrium and the curtain walling was fabricated offsite to increase quality and precision.

Façade Consultancy services were delivered on the award-winning £42 million centre including specifications, design audits, strategic development, concept design, and thermal and structural engineering evaluation for clients Willmott Dixon.