The Moulsecoomb East student accommodation development delivered state-of-the-art living facilities for university students.


Market Sector
Student Accommodation

Structural Engineer
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Location
Brighton

Appointment Type
Detailed Design

Client
Bouygues UK

Architect
ECE


The new-build scheme responded to the growing demand for high-quality student housing while promoting comfort, functionality, and sustainability.

Designed and constructed to the highest environmental standards, the development prioritised sustainable living and energy efficiency across the campus.

The result was a remarkable and practical living environment that successfully met the residential needs of the student population while aligning with the university’s broader sustainability goals.

Cooper Homewood were appointed to develop the design from RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design, through to RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design.

Our scope included full BIM Level 2 delivery, incorporating comprehensive COBie data and asset tagging.

Through coordinated design and collaboration with the wider project team, Cooper Homewood ensured the seamless integration of building services to support long-term operational performance, energy efficiency, and digital asset management.


Services used in this project

Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Building Services Engineering Design

Full-Detailed Design - Specification and Drawings

Lighting Design

MEP Infrastructure Design

Energy Calculations and Strategies

Thermal Modelling and Overheating Assessments

BIM (Building Information Modelling)

Low-Carbon Technology Design

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