BUILDING PERFORMANCE AWARDS Product or Innovation of the Year Wellbeing Winner: Volumetric Modulhaus Judges described Volumetric Modulhaus as a stand out winner of the Wellbeing award. They said the companys modular homes, aimed at rehousing rough sleepers, made a significant contribution to wellbeing. Volumetric worked in close partnership with Hill Group to design and manufacture the bespoke single-person homes, with 200 being gifted to homeless charities and councils across the country. Sustainable technologies allow exceptionally low running costs (around 5 per week). Nearly 200 former rough sleepers are now living in Modulhaus developments. Sponsored by Tamlite Lighting Product or Innovation of the Year Air quality Winner: HVR Zero Hybrid Ventilation with Heat Recovery Monodraught Monodraught has combined strong engineering qualities and premium material use with cost-effectiveness to achieve a decentralised energy-ventilation unit with zero embodied and operational carbon. Judges praised the level of detail that went into the product engineering and said the consideration of embodied carbon demonstrated how new products need to address this challenge and target net zero over the products life-cycle. They added that it provides an interesting challenge to traditional centralised air systems in relation to controllability and efficiency. Project of the Year Non-Domestic Winner: Cranmer Road, Kings College, Cambridge Max Fordham Judges loved the continuity of design, delivery and operation of Kings College, Cambridges new Passivhaus student housing. Judges were impressed by Max Fordhams focus on optimising building performance. They highlighted the survey feedback that was used to improve energy performance, the comprehensive commissioning, and how analysis of future climate scenarios influenced design and construction. A user guide was written for students, so they could understand how to achieve comfort in a low-energy way. Sponsored by Crane Fluid Systems 26 March 2023 www.cibsejournal.com | WINNERS