Sliced-egg green
One of the largest to ever achieve such green credentials, this building is not about environmental add-ons or eco-bling wind turbines: sustainability is truly integrated into the structure.
šLocation
š¢Building Details
16-storey, 3-sided triangular structure ā 325,000 sq ft
Completed Feb 2013, for Co-operative Groupās new HQ
Nicknamed the āsliced eggā due to distinctive shape
š·š¾āāļø Developer & Contractor
Ian Fleming ā Director @ BAM
David Pringle ā Property Director @ The Co-operative Group
āļøArchitects & Engineers
Nab Speakes ā Director @ 3DReid Ltd
Gosia L. ā Associate Director @ 3DReid Ltd
Anna Wendt ā Partner @ BuroHappold
Paul Richardson ā Principal @ BuroHappold
Mark Phillip ā Partner @ BuroHappold
Jason Gardner ā Director @ BuroHappold
š±Sustainability
EPC A+, BREEAM Outstanding (95.3%) = world-record at the time
Fully glazed double skin faƧade with louvred panels ā insulates in winter and facilitates ventilation in summer
Cogeneration heat and power plant uses biofuel and rapeseed oil, sourced from local Co-op farms = energy-plus building
Heat recovery from IT systems helps to heat building
Greywater and rainwater recycling systems for toilet flushing + irrigation
š„¦ Wellbeing
Integration into public transport links, easily accessible by cycle routes; 105 on-site bike stands
Soaring open atrium flooded with natural light; reflected by white painted concrete reduces need for artificial lighting from 500 to 330 lux
Roof top and extended public area planting
Construction involved a high level of community engagement: 900+ people benefitted from on-site training, engagement with 1,000+ students, and 54% of workforce from Greater Manchester area
šBonus feature
Itās future proofed against temperatures forecasted for 2050 ā meaning it can cope with a potential 3-5 degree increase plus 30% more rainfall. The building becomes more efficient as global temperatures rise. Now thatās forward-planning.
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