Sustainability

Green goals

• Guided by Carbon Intelligence, sustainability has been central to this project. 

• The Bindery has exceeded environmental targets by using the very latest in zerocarbon technology, such as low energy water heating and lighting, photovoltaics, 100% green energy supply, clever metering and charging points for electric bikes and scooters.

• An EPC rating of A.

• Almost all construction waste has been recycled or reused, including carpet tiles, light fittings and furniture that was donated to a local charity.

• Any new materials, such as timber, have been sustainably sourced and selected with long design life in mind. 

• Reusing “embodied or existing carbon” within the building, rather than demolition and rebuild, has saved thousands of tonnes of CO2.

• An abundance of planting through the scheme will absorb CO2, and the wide range of species and bird nesting boxes provide a positive ecological benefit within this urban area.

• Guided by Carbon Intelligence, sustainability has been central to this project. 

• The Bindery has exceeded environmental targets by using the very latest in zero carbon technology, such as low energy water heating and lighting, photovoltaics, 100% green energy supply, clever metering and charging points for electric bikes and scooters.

Wellbeing

Feel good factor

• With the guidance of Dr Jeanette Hennigan of Help Your Head, the team has created a workplace that will support and enrich the wellbeing of everyone that uses it. 

• The range of outdoor amenity spaces throughout the building, with over 500 plants and ten trees provide space to exercise, contemplate and be in contact with nature.

• The scheme utilizes the philosophy and design known as ’Biophilia’ – which is proven to support physical health and psychological wellbeing. The abundance of natural light, natural materials, light colours, pure uncluttered spaces provide a calming environment within the office spaces. 

• Incorporating 14 openable windows within each floor provides fresh air and cross-ventilation while the use of materials and finishes with low “volatile compound” preserves air-quality.