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We are just weeks away from topping out at our incredible urbanest Canary Wharf development! Work continues to progress at 2 Trafalgar Way on our largest scheme to date, a 1,672-bed project targeting Passivhaus certification, which, once achieved, will make it the largest Passivhaus development in Europe. Thank you to everyone involved in the project to date, we look forward to celebrating the achievement that is topping out and seeing the continued progression on site. #BetterBecause #Achievement #Passivhaus #PBSA #StudentAccommodation

Reflecting our focus on sustainability and positive action at our urbanest Battersea community, while also creating artwork that is unique to the local area. Thank you to the team at Acrylicize for creating a true replication of our vision! #StudentAccommodation #PBSA #SustainableLiving #Battersea

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 with a coffee and networking morning for colleagues at our incredible Westminster Bridge community. Chief Financial Officer Vicky Skinner and Group HR Director Laura Anderson-Moreton spoke candidly about their career journeys to date, before exploring how allyship has been a key enabler in supporting their success, and offering advice for what we can all do to support one another in the workplace to accelerate action for equality. It was great to be joined by colleagues from our communities across London and our head office to build and strengthen internal networks. #IWD25 #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction #PBSA #StudentAccommodation

We’re happy to share that Urbanest Battersea Student Accommodation in London has received #PassiveHouse certification from the Passive House Institute, making it the UK’s largest certified Passive House building! 🌍 With 17,964 m² of space and room for over 850 students, this modern residence offers top-tier #EnergyEfficiency and #SustainableLiving. It’s also the third largest student dormitory globally and ranks among the world’s top 10 largest Passive House buildings! 🌱 Visit the building database to discover the technical details: https://ow.ly/xUyE50V2Rh3 Congratulations to the project teams! Architecture: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris | Building services: Caldwell Consulting Engineers LTD | Passive House Designer: Henriksen Studio | Certifier: Passive House Institute, Darmstadt Photo: Rot8 UAVs

Sustainability meets student living at #Urbanest #Battersea! 🌱 The #OpportunityLondon team had the privilege of touring Urbanest Battersea, guided by Anthony Mellalieu. Certified as the UK’s largest #Passivhaus building, this landmark student accommodation is setting new standards for energy efficiency and sustainable design. Designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris with specialist input from Henriksen Studio, and delivered by Mace, the development provides high-quality, low-energy accommodation for 853 students—without the need for conventional heating systems. This impressive scheme not only reduces energy use by up to 90% compared to typical buildings but also enhances comfort and livability through cutting-edge Passivhaus principles. Located at the heart of the Battersea Design and Tech Quarter, Urbanest Battersea is a shining example of how London is leading the way in sustainable urban development. And with Urbanest #CanaryWharf on track to become the largest residential Passivhaus development in the world in 2026, the future of student living is looking greener than ever. A huge thank you to Anthony and the urbanest UK team for the insightful tour! #OpportunityLondon | Jace Tyrrell Isabel Alonzo Yasmin Malik Natasha Duffy Karl Velinor

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Ending 2024 in style with urbanest Battersea securing Passivhaus certification! 🥇 Highlighting our commitment to being a sector leader in sustainable PBSA development, urbanest Battersea is the biggest Passivhaus building in the UK, as well as being in the top 10 largest Passivhaus buildings in the world. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and thankful to everyone involved in the project along the way. Henriksen Studio MosArt Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Mace King's College London #Passivhaus #PBSA #StudentAccommodation

We are proud to announce that urbanest and King's College London have won the Collaboration Award at this year’s #StudentPW Awards! 🏆 🤝   This accolade is a great acknowledgment of the strength in our long-standing partnership with KCL, and growth in nomination beds over the years. The award entry highlighted our ongoing collaboration on GradPlus, the KCL scheme which provides accommodation options designed specifically for postgraduate students.   The judging panel commented, “Your collaboration, focused on enhancing the postgrad experience, is a true game-changer in student accommodation. By addressing the unique needs of postgrad students, you’ve created a partnership that goes beyond housing, providing meaningful support and a direct, positive impact on students' lives.”   A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this partnership’s success! Property Week #StudentPW #PropertyWeekAwards #StudentAccommodation #GradPlus

A poignant and thought-provoking urbanest Communities session yesterday on ‘Balancing Family and Career’. HR Consultant and author Debra Corey spoke about what balance looks like and 14 steps to master the art of balance. Facilitated by our Learning & Development partner Bridget Stanley, we also heard from a panel of our very own urbanest colleagues; Cameron Regis (Talent Acquisition & Engagement Partner), Cathy Ramsden (Group Tax Manager), and Joanne Mckenzie (Customer Support Assistant) on their personal balance journeys, and some top tips for us all moving forwards. A deeply engaging event on a topic that affects our own individual wellbeing in different ways. Thank you to the team at urbanest Westminster Bridge for hosting us, and we look forward to our next urbanest Communities event in early 2025!