Byrom Street project earns environmental award

LJMU has received industry recognition for its commitment to sustainability in the delivery of the programme to transform our Byrom Street site.

The works, delivered by the Estate and Facilities Management team, have created the new student zone on the ground floor, a new staff lounge, further enhancements to facilities in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and a new design makers space for the School of Engineering.

Now completed, the project has received a SKA silver rating in recognition of its environmental good practice and sustainability goals.

SKA considers criteria across a range of issues including energy and carbon, materials, waste and wellbeing. LJMU received the award for:

• Energy efficiency (such as lighting, LEDs and lighting controls; energy efficient heat pumps; energy efficient hot water; and energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
• Limiting the amount of waste generated and reusing materials
• Measures to reduce pollution by using systems with lower carbon impact
• Water efficiency and measures to reduce water usage
• Enhancing staff and student wellbeing through a thermal comfort assessment and implementing improved heating controls and installing user controlled lighting in a number of areas.

All of the new facilities in James Parsons Building were delivered on schedule and represent a significant investment by the university to ensure we are providing the best possible environment for staff and students.