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Key Highlights:
1. Unite Students is launching Burnet Point, a first-of-its-kind mixed-use scheme combining purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent units, and affordable housing under one development in Edinburgh.
2. The 401-bed development will be Unite Students’ lowest carbon new-build to date, utilizing low-carbon concrete and timber composite and having a low lifecycle carbon emission of 702 kgCO2e/m2.
3. The £59 million scheme will comprise 298 student beds, 49 Build to Rent apartments, and 17 affordable residential units delivered through a housing association.
4. A dedicated community space will be included, with Unite Students working with local charities to find a partner to utilize the space.
5. Burnet Point is scheduled for completion in September 2024, providing much-needed PBSA beds in Edinburgh and a unique mixed-living offering for non-students and professionals.
News in details:
An innovative move by Unite Students combines housing sectors with plans for landmark Burnet Point development in Edinburgh. The £59 million project is a first for the student accommodation giant, integrating purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), Build to Rent units, and affordable housing seamlessly into one mixed-use scheme.
Set for completion in September 2024, Burnet Point will have 401 residential units total, meeting diverse housing needs.
The breakdown looks like this:
- 298 PBSA beds,
- 49 Build to Rent apartments,
- Seventeen affordable residential units delivered with housing association Hillcrest Homes.
As Unite Students’ lowest carbon new-build yet, Burnet Point pushes sustainable construction boundaries. Innovative building materials like low-carbon concrete and timber composite (an environmentally friendly alternative to natural wood) will be used. Remarkably, the development boasts a lifecycle carbon emission of just 702 kgCO2e/m2 – the lowest in the company’s entire new-build portfolio.
Tom Brewerton (Group Development Director at Unite Students) expressed enthusiasm for this groundbreaking project: “This combined development of purpose-built student accommodation, Build to Rent and affordable housing is the company’s first. We look forward to contributing positively to Edinburgh’s student and private rental market, addressing the city’s supply-demand imbalance.”
Brewerton clearly stated Unite Students’ goal: sustainable, community-focused student housing. “This project reflects our ongoing commitment,” he said, “to provide affordable, quality accommodation where students most need it. We’re excited to build our lowest-carbon new development yet. It will also help revitalize this area, which has seen major investment recently.”
Beyond residences, Burnet Point, features a dedicated community space. Unite Students aims to foster neighbourhood connections and social cohesion. Over the coming months, they will work with local charities and groups to identify a suitable partner to utilize this shared space.
Burnet Point’s unveiling comes at a crucial time for Edinburgh’s housing struggles across sectors. By offering diverse housing options in one development, Unite Students hopes to address supply-demand imbalances. They aims to set new standards for sustainable, community-driven living.
As Burnet Point’s construction advances, industry experts and locals alike will watch closely. This innovative mixed-use scheme could pioneer integrated housing solutions across the UK and beyond – a new era.
News Summary:
Unite Students has unveiled plans for its groundbreaking Burnet Point development in Edinburgh, a first-of-its-kind £59 million mixed-use scheme combining 298 purpose-built student accommodation beds, 49 Build to Rent apartments, and 17 affordable housing units. Slated for completion in September 2024, Burnet Point will be Unite Students’ lowest carbon new-build to date, utilizing sustainable materials like low-carbon concrete and timber composite for a lifecycle emission of just 702 kgCO2e/m2. The scheme will also feature a dedicated community space in partnership with local charities, aiming to address Edinburgh’s housing supply challenges across multiple sectors.
