About this Event
Discover how UWE Bristol’s Purdown View is setting a new benchmark for sustainable student accommodation. As the UK’s largest certified Passivhaus development, this £80m project delivers 900 net-zero rooms, combining cutting-edge design, wellbeing-focused spaces, and groundbreaking energy performance. Join us to explore how this game-changing model is shaping the future of university estates and scalable, fossil fuel-free living.
Why Attend:
- Learn from the leaders: Hear directly from JLL and project partners about the challenges and triumphs of delivering large-scale Passivhaus student housing.
- Explore innovation in action: Dive into the tech and design strategies behind 81% energy savings and 79% carbon reductions.
- See sustainability scaled: Understand how Purdown View is influencing PBSA strategies nationwide.
- Champion wellbeing: Discover how biophilic design and student feedback shaped a healthier, happier living environment.
- Network with changemakers: Connect with developers, estate managers, and sustainability experts driving the next generation of student accommodation.
Agenda
- Welcome & Introductions
Speaker introductions and company backgrounds
Project overview and key statistics
- Understanding Passivhaus – Etude
Passivhaus principles and standards
Market context and UK adoption trends
Regulatory landscape and future outlook
- Project Management Perspective of delivering Purdown View - JLL
Project delivery methodology for Passivhaus developments
Key challenges and solutions during construction
Stakeholder coordination and quality assurance processes
Lessons learned and best practices
- Technical Design & Certification - Etude
Design approach and performance modelling
Passivhaus certification process and requirements
Technical innovations and building fabric solutions
Performance monitoring and post-occupancy evaluation
- Client Benefits & Operational Experience - UWE
Business case for Passivhaus investment
Operational cost savings and performance benefits
User experience and wellbeing impacts
Strategic alignment with sustainability objectives
- Discussion & Q&A
Cross-sector perspectives on Passivhaus delivery?
Future opportunities and market developments?
Audience questions and discussion?
Networking & Close
Speakers:-
Stuart Brown – JLL
Stuart is an experienced Director with a strong track record of leading stakeholders through fast paced environments delivering complex construction projects and meeting business objectives. With a background in Construction Contracting and Project Management, Stuart is Director-Project Management at JLL where he manages a £MM complex project portfolio, including the award winning SAP3 - the largest student Passivhaus development in the world. Stuart is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB) and Vice Chair for the CIOB in Wales.
Gary Muson – UWE
Gary is an experienced project manager, with a background in construction with work experience in architecture, civil engineering, health and education. Having worked as an external consultant and as a client-side staff member, collectively for over 20 years, Gary’s CV is quite diverse. From delivering small-scale projects during his time at the ss Great Britain in Bristol, including the World-first historic ship rig-climb experience, to the recent delivery of Purdown View at UWE’s Frenchay Campus, which currently is the UK’s largest Passivhaus-certified student residential development. Gary has been a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB) since 2017
Will Smith – Etude
Will is a Passivhaus Certifier, Designer, Tradesperson and Mechanical Engineer focusing on building fabric, moisture and heat transfer. He was the Passivhaus certifier for Purdown View and involved from early design through to completion. Will works for Etude and has built up a wealth of technical and practical experience in construction with a focus on energy efficiency, improving existing buildings, and sustainable design. He is a technical advisor for the Passivhaus Trust and Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, and teaches on the Coaction Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Course.
CIOB Members: Gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.
Please note this event is for over 18 only.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
JLL Bristol Real Estate, 31 Great George Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 27.32
