Ecological

A low carbon development with a Percentage Reduction Commitment of 52%.
  • Vertical projecting glass fins and deep overhanging eaves control heat gain and provide shading and solar protection
  • The building envelope air tightness (2.63m2) is a staggering 70% improvement on current building regulations and a 25% improvement on current British Council for Offices guidelines
  • The use of a sustainable urban drainage system
  • The provision of covered cycle storage and showers
  • Very good BREEAM rating (60.31%)
  • Grade B (29) Energy Performance Certificate
  • Extremely efficient VRV air conditioning plant using solar heat absorbed by the east and west facades to heat parts of the building.
  • The utilisation of air source heat pumps generating in excess of 20% renewable energy
  • Lighting management systems with presence/ daylight detection and timer controls