Sustainability
The Northcliffe
The project involved the refurbishment and extension of the existing building to deliver over 260,000sq ft of office space, achieving BREEAM ‘Outstanding’.
The 90 Long Acre redevelopment scheme consists of a major refurbishment and extension of the existing 1980s building. The development is an 8 storey building comprising 20,988m² (NIA) of office area and 1,903m² of retail (A1,D1,D2 and SG) area located on lower ground – and upper ground floors.
The office HVAC consisting of a mixed-mode design with openable façade elements allowing for natural ventilation and cooling when available to the perimeter zones. Hot water for space heating is provided by air source heat pumps and chilled water for cooling is generated via air cooled chillers. Multi function heat recovery air source heat pumps are utilised during simultaneous heating and cooling conditions for high efficiency operation.
The project involved the refurbishment and extension of the existing building to deliver over 260,000sq ft of office space, achieving BREEAM ‘Outstanding’.
The completed site now comprises four detached industrial warehouse units ranging from 14,000sq ft to 36,000sq ft, all with naturally ventilated and heated offices. The two larger units each have an 8 person MRL passenger lift, while the smaller units have been provided with platform lifts. The warehouse area was designed as a shell for future fit-out with capped off utility services.
The building is provided with natural ventilation and LTHW heating to the showroom and office areas, plus the toilets which also receive hot water from the same boiler installation.
Vienna House is an impressive three storey refurbishment that provides 26,000ft² of office space across the development which provides best in class cycle commuter facilities.
The Minerva House redevelopment works will include the partial demolition of the existing building and extension comprising of additional upper floors and a new lower ground floor.
Michael Faraday House IET, Stevenage. A Sustainable Building Refurbishment.