Purdown View (UWE Student Housing)

Purdown View is the University of the West of England’s landmark low-carbon student accommodation project in Bristol. As the UK’s largest certified Passivhaus student housing development — and one of the biggest of its kind globally — it sets new standards in energy-efficient design.

The scheme combines exceptional thermal performance, airtightness, and advanced glazing systems to minimise operational energy use and create comfortable living spaces year-round. Designed to Passivhaus principles, Purdown View showcases UWE’s commitment to sustainability and to delivering healthier, lower-impact buildings for future generations.