02 DECEMBER 2020
The designs, which focus on retaining the existing 5 storey structure, re-use of materials and introduction of extensive greening, will result in one of London’s most sustainable office buildings.
An early whole life carbon assessment minimised upfront embodied carbon, meaning the development will meet the LETI Pioneer Project embodied carbon target of 500kgCO2/m2.
This has been achieved through the façade retention and trialling new low embodied carbon products including CEMFREE Concrete, Thermalite aircrete blockwork and reclaimed raised access flooring. Opportunities to recycle steel are being explored and cross-laminated timber will be used in the creation of the extension.
The in-use energy efficiency of the all-electric scheme, which was designed by Barr Gazetas, will be enhanced through effective lighting and mechanical equipment, on-site renewable energy generation, blue roofs and sustainable urban drainage systems.
The scheme will contribute to Grosvenor’s goal for all managed buildings to be net zero operational carbon by 2030 and to increase biodiversity in Mayfair and Belgravia. You can read a short case story about 7 Holbein Place here.
Commenting Philip George, Project Director, Grosvenor said: “We’ve pushed every opportunity to make this a highly sustainable office environment without compromising on comfort, or the experience, of future occupiers.
“We’re proud that this will become GBI’s most sustainable office building and a benchmark for building adaptation and retrofit in London.”
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Grosvenor is an international organisation whose activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives.
We are a values-led business which represents the Grosvenor family and share a common purpose - to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit - addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations.
With a track record of over 340 years, we work to improve urban property and places in many of the world’s leading cities, promoting sustainability within the built environment and enhancing the wellbeing of customers and communities.
Our UK property business supports c1,000 businesses and tens of thousands of residents and workers across London’s West End each day. We also invest in, create and manage sustainable neighbourhoods in Liverpool and across England. As a 1.5oC aligned company, pioneering change and new ways of thinking about property we aim to ensure our places benefit both people and the planet over the long term.
Rachel Garstang
Head of Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Grosvenor
+44 (0)20 7312 2341 ext.6957
rachel.garstang@grosvenor.com