The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology

As a part of the government’s mission to establish a network of 21 institutes of technology, the GMIoT will be a major asset to the local and national availability of highly skilled workers, providing state-of-the-art technology and learning facilities. Designed as a central hub for education, research, and industry collaboration, the GMIoT will provide an environment where students, faculty, and industry partners can come together to shape the future of science and technology.

With its alignment to the DfE FE/College standards, this purpose-built facility integrates a variety of advanced learning spaces, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of higher education and the world of advanced research.

At the heart of the building, a double-height central collaboration zone will serve as a vibrant hub for student interaction, featuring study areas and refreshment points, and creating a welcoming environment working to keep students on campus. Visual links between this core and surrounding classrooms will promote accessibility and enhance connection among students as well as helping to encourage interdisciplinary work.

Upon it’s completion, The GMIoT will provide a cutting-edge academic facility, dedicated to enhancing technical capabilities with infrastructure equipped to support high-tech engineering, digital, and creative projects.

Designed for BREEAM Excellent certification, the building incorporates a range of environmentally responsible features, including a bio-solar blue roof that integrates PV arrays and rainwater harvesting systems. Sustainable water management strategies address local flood zone challenges while providing sustainable irrigation for the building’s living green walls, which together with natural ventilation opportunities contribute to the building’s energy efficiency and create a healthier environment for occupants.

High-performance façades with good airtightness, deep reveals, and first-floor overhangs are designed to control temperatures with a minimal reliance on energy. The design also emphasizes the use of locally sourced materials and an all-electric approach, powered by green energy tariffs, to significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint.