A Lindum-built green skills and technologies learning hub at Loughborough College has won the Sustainability Project title in the Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards 2025.
The new East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) building has been recognised for its innovative approach to embedding sustainability into all aspects of its operations.
Designed as a low energy facility, it features solar panels, advanced insulation, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and heat pump technology – contributing significantly to the institution’s net zero ambitions.
EMIoT graduates in Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Information and Communication Technology, Science and Mathematics, and Construction, Planning and the Built Environment will be part of the net-zero carbon workforce needed to lead the UK’s green and digital revolution.
Dale Richardson, Director of Estates and Sustainability at Loughborough College, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainable education.
“This award is a testament to the dedication of our staff, students and industry partners who are working together to build a cleaner, greener future.”
Lindum completed the £6.5m, three storey building earlier this year. It has nine new classrooms, four science labs, two open plan working spaces and three offices.
Lindum Construction Manager, Mark Robertson said: “This award recognises the high level of commitment Loughborough College has to sustainable education and Lindum is proud to have been their chosen construction partner in creating their pioneering new Institute of Technology building.
“We are pleased to have delivered the building which has a low energy demand, through highly efficient passive design features and building services systems, making it compatible with a net zero carbon future.”
Mark added: “As a regional construction company, Lindum continues to strive to improve its sustainability performance and we look forward to hopefully employing some of the highly skilled graduates that the EMIoT will produce in the future, helping to advance our understanding and practical appliance of greener technologies.”
