Murray Library, University of Edinburgh

Designed to significantly exceed BREEAM Excellent requirements this 4 storey library and learning resource campus hub integrates an array of passive, fabric first design principles to reduce the long-term running costs and avoid reliance on micro renewable technologies. Appropriately (for a library) the building includes high thermal insulation from recycled newspaper, a green sedum roof, whole building natural ventilation and natural daylighting. At least 10% by value of materials used were recycled/natural.