Translational Research Centre
Building Information
The proposed Translational Research Centre at the Garscube Estate aims to provide the
University of Glasgow with a world class cancer research facility. Together with the Beatson
Institute for Cancer Research the Translational Research Centre will provide a national centre
for excellence and one of the countries largest research facilities. The Translational research
is the process by which doctors and scientists translate their research in the laboratory into
real therapies for cancer patients.
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BREEAM target of Excellent with a minimum of Very Good.
EPC rating of B+
15% CO2 reduction without the need for renewables by building design and energy
efficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Exposed concrete frame at ceiling level to provide thermal mass which allows for
night-time cooling
Maximise day lighting with high and low level windows
Occupant controls in passive area for ventilation, lighting, blinds, thermostatic heat
controls.
Lighting will be linked to PIR system & day lighting levels
Demolition waste from Alexander Stone Building reused as piling mat, capping layers
and a sub-base for the car parks and hard standing areas. Quantity of reused
material: 250m3
Cycling facilities including secure undercover stands, showers & changing facilities,
lockers, drying space.
Minimum of 10% recycled content
Sustainable Urban Drainage for surface water run off
Basic Building Cost: £1126/m2
Services Costs: £638/m2
External Works: £145/m2
Gross Floor Area: 4159m2
Total area of site: 1.5 hectares
Function Areas and their size (NIA):
Primary Lab Space: 1169 m2
Secondary Lab Space: 603 m2
Cold/Freezer Rooms: 142 m2
Office: 599 m2
Café: 62 m2
WC/Changing: 37 m2
Circulation: 1307m2
Storage: 70m2
Predicted electricity consumption 392.1 kWh/m2 per annum
Predicted fossil fuel consumption 100.5 kWh/m2 per annum
Predicted water use 10.1 m3/person/year