Highly Energy Efficient Office Fit Out

The office for The Dumont site team was inherited from three Network Rail viaduct archways.

The arches were converted into site offices using a stand-alone metsec framing system, with extremely high energy efficiency measures in place.

This made it one of the most sustainable offices in Berkeley Group. It included the following measures:

Site office thermally insulated beyond recommended U-values (roof/ walls/ floor <0.4W/m2K);
Triple glazing;
‘Kill’ override switch for non-essential circuits;
Instant boiling water tap, avoiding repeatedly boiling a kettle throughout the day
A++ energy rated kitchen appliances (fridge & dishwasher)
PIR operated LED lighting throughout;
Site office on thermostat control, with TRVs to individual radiators;
All gas and electricity supplies are on 100% renewable tariffs with EDF;
Danskin raised acoustic flooring used (all timber FSC/ PEFC) as opposed to traditional screed, with Danskin floor having lower embodied carbon footprint;
Bathrooms fitted with highly efficient hand dryers, push taps and PIR urinals

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Published 11 July 2017
Views 3990

Categories
Carbon offsetting, Conserve of energy, Green/renewable energy,

Size of site
Large,

Level of Best Practice
Good practice,

Patrick Smith
Sustainability Advisor

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St James Group

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