08 | CUBO AWARDS 2014 |
Best Student Housing Lancaster University
Lancaster may be a relatively small University but it is one that continually thinks big when it comes to student accommodation. Back in 2003 they commenced the largest university building project in the country – a project that saw great swathes of the old campus razed to the ground and the doubling of housing stock. Lat erly they have focused on
refurbishments, and following a multi- million pound remodelling project, the iconic Bowland Tower re-opened to great acclaim and overwhelmingly positive feedback in January 2014. Lucky residents now enjoy stunning views of the city, coast and countryside that
University of Leeds
For the University of Leeds, the fi rst step in designing accommodation that met the needs of postgraduate students was obvious – ask them! A number of focus groups were held in which
current postgraduate students defi ned their ideal student accommodation. They described their room as a 'home offi ce' so they needed somewhere that was more spacious and which had a comfortable work area. In response, the rooms created at St. Mark’s Residence are big, with a larger than usual desk and an ergonomically designed desk chair providing enhanced lumbar support. With a junior double bed, en suite and ambient lighting, the
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University Accommodation and Residential Services off er over 4,000 bedrooms across a diverse portfolio of eight student halls. Carnegie Village is the University’s most popular hall and has an overall satisfaction rating of 89%. Carnegie Village was the
fi rst student accommodation building in the UK to be accredited to the PassivHaus
standard. It adopts a ground- breaking design to reduce the carbon footprint of the University’s student accommodation. Energy saving features are used throughout and the scheme achieved a BREEAM excellent rating. Performance
measures include gas and electricity usage and CO2
emissions which are displayed on screens for each block or house.
This enables residents to understand and engage with their environmental impact. It is not only the buildings that work hard
for students, the Residential Offi cers across Leeds Met accommodation pride themselves in giving students a warm welcome and sense of community. Social activities include fi tness classes, inter-hall competitions, charity events, tea parties, quiz and fi lm nights, barbecues and more. The Accommodation and Residential Services team work hard to provide a holistic approach to pastoral care, supporting students to create an inclusive, informed and engaged community.
rooms are perfect to relax in as well. A close-to- campus location, safe external space and the presence of a night porter provides reassurance about personal security. Leisure facilities were also a high priority
for students. Outside, the accommodation has picnic tables and a barbeque area. Within each fl at, there is a licenced fl atscreen TV in the living area. St. Mark's demonstrates responsibility to the wider community as well. The residence makes bet er use of the land it has been built on and the design takes inspiration from the surrounding buildings to fi t in with the local environment.
at ract people to the area. Lancaster held onto the ‘Best University
Halls’ title for the fourth year running in the latest National Student Housing Survey. Last summer they also extended Wi-Fi coverage into all residence buildings and right across the site, recognising it as a high priority for students. Their performance in the International
Student Barometer demonstrates how highly residents rate the provision on off er. From online inductions and inventories at the start, to comprehensive residence inspections at the end of the tenancies, every development enhances the experience, builds loyalty and leaves students wanting more.
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