Building Performance Centre (BPC)

The Building Performance Centre (BPC) is one of the leading UK centres for applied research, knowledge transfer and consultancy for the built environment.

Queen's Anniversary Prize Winner

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 will be presented by Her Majesty The Queen at a national honours ceremony to be held at Buckingham Palace in February 2010. Full information is available via the 'Edinburgh Napier awarded Queen's Prize' press release.

About the BPC 

The BPC has national and international recognised experts who cover a wide range of disciplines. Key functions of the Centre include:

• Construction product research and development
• Development of technical standards, robust details and building regulations
• Building diagnosis and material performance
• Sustainable construction

Many projects are undertaken in partnership with other applied research and consultancy centres at Edinburgh Napier University as outlined below:

Robin Mackenzie Partnership
for acoustics, noise, vibration and sound insulation

Scottish Energy Centre
for energy efficiency, air tightness, micro-renewables

Centre for Timber Engineering
for wood and timber based materials and systems

Centre for Infrastructure Research
for infrastructure, engineering and geotechnics