​The heart of the building is a multifunctional exhibition/circulation space. Off from this the building comprises of a variety of lab spaces as listed for EESE and BCRRE activity, seminar rooms and small tutorial spaces & offices and a roof top seminar room opening onto an open-air research & teaching facility.

​The principles of the design endeavour to use the building as a learning tool in its self. This ideology will manifest by internally and externally having exposed structure as well as provide opportunities to attach sensors on the structure/facade displaying readings.

The scheme has utilised a district heating strategy to provide low carbon heat and hot water and electricity for its students and staff.

​Carbon.Climate.Certified have previously worked closely with the University, and members of the design team to secure BREEAM compliance throughout the design and post construction stages aiming for a high consistency of ‘Excellent’ rated buildings. This requires consistent analysis of operations, review and input on the change request process and regular review of the BREEAM assessment status.