Overseas Developments
Double accolade for stunning architecture at The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
A stunning new landmark building at The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China has won international recognition for sustainable design. On March 12, 2009 the 'Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies' (CSET) on the Ningbo Campus in China took first prize in the 'Green Buildings' category in a competition recognising the best in sustainable construction at MIPIM, the worlds premier property event in Cannes.
In addition to the MIPIM Award, the CSET Building also won 'The Space Award' for 'Best Environmental Design' on March 5, 2009 in Beijing.
Full press release and building information fact sheet (PDF).