Passivhaus is recognised as the world’s most rigorous energy efficiency standard, significantly reducing carbon emissions and cutting heating consumption by up to 60–80%. As part of our commitment to reaching net zero, urbanest has made the strategic decision to target Passivhaus certification for all new developments, ensuring long-term energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This [...]
End of 2024 Construction Update – urbanest Canary Wharf Located next to Billingsgate Market, urbanest Canary Wharf is steadily rising into the London skyline. This landmark development consists of three towers of 28, 36, and 46 storeys, connected by a four-storey podium. Once complete, it will provide 1,672 student beds, 68 homes, more than 4,000 [...]
From the start of the Battersea project, urbanest challenged the design team to create something special. A local landmark of quality. The challenge in design terms was to create an intelligent mixed-use urban development with long term flexibility that provided real benefit to the local community. Passivhaus was the added layer that ensured responsible development. [...]
In terms of building quality, resident comfort and environmental performance, building urbanest Battersea to Passivhaus Standards was urbanest’s biggest step forward in 15 years…and it comes with its challenges. Passivhaus is not new, but until now it has been applied mostly at a domestic, residential level. There have only been a few buildings of the [...]
