Imjin Barracks is the first site to benefit from a new wave of net zero carbon construction, which we developed with our client to deliver major improvements to the design and delivery of the British Army’s single living accommodation.
Imjin Barracks Single Living Accommodation
- Client: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
- Partners: Reds10
- Location: Gloucestershire
Services
- Industrialised construction
- Digital
Choosing MMC to achieve net zero carbon
Every design decision we made for Imjin Barracks’ new single living accommodation (SLA) was to improve the lived experience of army personnel. We put their needs front and centre, delivering 69 comfortable single ensuite bedrooms, alongside engaging communal living and dining facilities, and practical kitchens, drying rooms and utility rooms.
To achieve our client’s ambitious net zero carbon goals, our industrialised construction team worked closely with Reds10, HLM, and our client. We undertook research into a range of construction methodologies, concluding that 3D volumetric construction provided the most benefits due to the range of repeatable elements.
Sustainability
We took a fabric-first approach to the building design, with U-Values aligned with Passivhaus standards. To achieve net zero carbon in use, we included photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and a mechanical ventilation system.
Our 3D volumetric design utilises mechanically fixed brick slips, factory fitted prior to the modules being delivered to site. These bring the benefit of robustness, maintain the context of the military estate, and minimise construction waste.
Project data
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90% of project completed with offsite construction
The new accommodation delivered by DIO and its partners at Imjin Barracks reflects DIO’s continuing commitment to providing the best possible accommodation for the Armed Forces.
Mike Green Chief Executive, Defence Infrastructure Organisation
The benefits of MMC
The three-storey building, which includes a Counter-Terrorism Measures (CTM) level 2 compliant roof, was constructed via MMC.
Using 3D volumetric construction, units arrived on site up to 90% complete, allowing for significantly faster programme delivery, increased security measures thanks to fewer personnel needed on site, little disruption to an active military location and heightened quality assurance.
We’re very proud to have been part of the development of the contemporary SLA for the defence estate. Our all-encompassing aspiration to improve the quality of life for personnel, involved every aspect of the design – from the building’s placement and landscape setting, the contemporary aesthetic, through to the welcoming interior design.
Scott Frederick Associate
