Kingfisher Court - Health

Project:

Kingfisher Court

Client:

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS

Contractor:

Osbourne

Architect:

P+HS Architects

Value:

£42m

Location:

Hertfordshire

GIFA:

23,450 m²

WORLD CLASS, STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES

The aim was to create world-class facilities providing the best mental health and learning disability services in a pleasant, airy, and comfortable setting.

The 86-bedroom Acute Mental Health Unit was designed to blend into the landscape and create an effective healing environment. The construction method balanced building a 23,000m² structure with minimal disruption to on-site residents. Key design considerations included waste elimination, low energy use, carbon reduction, solar gain, and environmental protection.

BREEAM EXCELLENCE

The SIP Full Structure System enabled a fabric-first approach, meeting energy efficiency and sustainability requirements. Innovaré’s design and engineering expertise addressed technical challenges, ensuring simplicity in fit-out and services provision. Custom designed 6-meter panels were manufactured offsite and delivered just in time, reducing site work, noise, and dust.

The BREEAM excellent rated building is naturally ventilated, energy-efficient, and clad in carbon-neutral timber. The SIP System integrated structure and insulation, reducing energy costs and allowing for better integration of M&E services, crucial in a healthcare environment.

PROJECT OF THE YEAR AT THE DESIGN IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS 2015 The Kingfisher Court, Europe’s largest structure made entirely of Structural Insulated Panels, was built in less than 23 weeks. The structure used large i-SIP panels, ensuring zero waste and minimal disruption through offsite manufacturing. The project was a finalist for Health Care Project of the Year in the Structural Timber Awards 2015 and won Project of the Year at the Design in Mental Health Awards 2015, recognized for its visual appeal, sustainability, teamwork, and problem-solving. It was also a finalist for the “Service-User Experience” award