The Checkland Building

The £24m development at Falmer is almost complete. The university took handoverof the building on Friday 4 September and is now embarking on a phased programme of fitting out and moving in, with the building becoming fully operational in time for the start of the autumn term, 28 September 2009.

The following schools and departments are in the process of moving into the new building:

  • The Faculty of Education and Sport, School of Education, the Falmer element of the School of Humanities;
  • Media Services (television studio/facility for teaching purposes);
  • Registry and Finance (Falmer campus office);
  • Student Services.

External/aerial images:

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Green roofs or vegetated roofs – are incorporated into the design to insulate buildings from heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.  These ‘living roofs’ help absorb pollution and reduce rainwater run-off by at least 50%. They also act as a natural habitat for wildlife.

 

The building will also provide bookable pooled teaching areas, a 160 seat lecture theatre, a general purpose hall (replacing Asa Briggs) and a small cafe (providing hot drinks, pastries and snacks).

Timeline>>>

The Department of Estate and Facilities Management (EFM) has worked extensively with the relevant schools and departments to agree the details of the fit-out and the moving-in process. The Dean and Heads concerned have been heavily involved in these discussions as well as the designated representatives within each school, section or department.

 

Whilst colleagues are welcome to contact EFM for further information (Project Manager, Mark Olney, x 3164), contacting appropriate representatives within the various schools, sections and departments is encouraged.