Eco Residences
As part of our commitment to the environment, UPP has developed a pioneering Eco Residence model that is now being used by a number of universities around the country to provide sustainable student accommodation. The groundbreaking design was developed in collaboration with Dr Avi Friedman, Professor of Architecture at McGill University in Montreal and marks a giant step forward in sustainable development within the HE sector.
- University of Kent
- Lancaster University
- Leeds Metropolitan University
- University of Exeter (in development).
The Eco Residence model now sets the standard for sustainable campus infrastructure and demand for this model is likely to increase given that HEFCE has made it clear that future capital funding for universities will be linked to carbon performance. HEFCE, Universities UK and GuildHE have set out sector-level targets to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, and by at least 34% by 2020 (against a 1990 baseline) – the UPP Eco Residence model will help universities to meet these goals. By using environmentally-friendly products and off-site construction methods, the UPP Eco Residence approach can reduce the carbon footprint of the build by 30%.
UPP constantly strives to drive new innovation and industry best practice through Eco Residence construction projects, making use of the latest techniques and sustainability measures.

Having seen energy usage decrease and recycling increase...we are extremely pleased that these sustainable behaviours have already been wholeheartedly adopted. We are proud to be setting an



