Angus Kearin (urbanest Head of Development) and Dr Thomas Henriksen (Henriksen Studios) with the Passivhaus certificate Press Release - 4th February 2025 Leading central London student accommodation provider urbanest has successfully achieved Passivhaus standard accreditation for its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Battersea. The certification from the Passivhaus Institut makes it the Read More
Leading central London student accommodation provider urbanest, who have recently completed urbanest Battersea and are currently building urbanest Canary Wharf to Passivhaus certification, have partnered with JLL’s Sustainability Consulting team to establish a sector-leading sustainability strategy. This is set to bolster their existing ESG commitments. Today, urbanest offer over 4,600 student beds across their central Read More
Since urbanest launched in 2009, we have remained committed to being a responsible student accommodation developer. Our focus on sustainability began that same year with the introduction of a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, which has since evolved into a robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. This progression underscores our dedication to sustainable Read More
Over the past three decades, Passivhaus has become established as the world’s most rigorous energy efficiency standard, reducing carbon emissions, and cutting heating consumption by up to 60-80%. Passivhaus will play a crucial role in achieving net zero carbon targets with its emphasis on energy performance, occupant comfort, and sustainability. The Core Principles of Passivhaus Read More
