UPP’s ground-breaking Eco Residence construction model has been developed in collaboration with Dr Avi Friedman, of McGill University in Montreal. The first template of its kind in the university sector, it marks a major step forward in sustainable student accommodation. By using timber frames, sourced from sustainable, managed forests and manufactured off-site, UPP minimises waste, reducing the carbon footprint of each build by 30%. To ensure continuous sustainability a range of energy and water saving technologies is implemented, including roof mounted solar thermal panels to preheat hot water, lighting controlled by Passive Infra Red (PIR) units, enhanced air tightness and better insulation levels, together with recycling facilities as standard. To encourage students’ awareness of their environment, they are also able to monitor their own utilities consumption online. Unlike most sustainable student accommodation, this design can be adapted to fit the needs of different universities and is flexible enough to be successfully retro-fitted to meet future provision requirements.