An exploration in approaching carbon differently.

PLACES

Timber Square.

The client: Landsec

The architect: Bennetts Associates

The expertise: Acoustics, Air Quality, BREEAM, Daylighting, Design for Performance, Embodied Carbon, Façade Access, Fire, ICT, Intelligent Buildings, Lighting, MEP, Security, Sustainability, Vertical Transportation, WELL

The challenge: To enhance efficiency outcomes using air source heat pumps powered by 100% renewable energy. To incorporate NABERS-compliant metering to allow consumed energy to be measured in operation. To model and test the cross-laminated timber floor to help obtain statutory approvals from Building Control, London Fire Brigade and insurance providers. To develop innovative acoustic solutions minimising noise and vibration transfer, making the floor structure compliant with BCO specification and paving the way for confident use of CLT in future projects.

The sector: Workplace

Images: Landsec