Led by Mr Richard Mackenzie, the Building Performance Centre (BPC) is one of the leading UK centres for applied research, knowledge transfer and consultancy for the built environment.
The award was made for ‘Innovative housing construction for environmental benefit and quality of life’. It recognised the outstanding contribution knowledge exchange made by the Building Performance Centre and the development of Robust Details for use in the Building Standard Regulations. The project involved improving sound insulation between attached dwellings.
This recognition complements the world-leading classification awarded to Architecture and Built Environment during the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
The prize was presented by Her Majesty The Queen at a national honours ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on 18 February 2010.
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The BPC has national and international recognised experts who cover a wide range of disciplines. Key functions of the Centre include:
Please contact:Mr Richard Mackenzie, BSc, M.InstSCE, FIOA0131 455 5106ri.mackenzie@napier.ac.uk