Helix21

The Glasshouse is finished! (Structurally anyway👷♂️) CambridgeHOK 's work here is done, it is looking stunning from inside and out. 4 storeys of growing space, seating and relaxation, meeting spaces and more! Great work by the CambridgeHOK team, thank you for your hard work in bringing the vision to life. Now to get working on the interior! 🌱 🥬 #glasshouse #citygreenhouse #cityviews #urbanglasshouse #verticlegardens #urbangreening #communityspaces #growing #citygardens #biophilicliving #swanseacitycentre #regeneration #regeneratingswansea #biophiliccities #rethinkingurbandesign #futurethinking #innovation #lowcarbonenergy #wellbeing #collaboration

Recent Site Progress! With the last few panes of glass going in the glasshouse, the scaffolding is coming down! Unveiling it in all its glory 🤩 The finishing touches to our floor 5 show flat are nearly complete, including filling the balcony plater with soil aggregate and blast furnace slag from the Port Talbot works (more on this to come), ahead of planting. We will be pre-populating each balcony planter ahead of the tenants moving in, to give them a kick start! Preparation is underway for the install of the windows on the front of the building, where we are maintaining as much of the existing structure as possible, which was previously Woolworths, Oxford Street! Nearly there! #biophiliclivingswansea #biophiliccities #urbanredevelopment #regeneration #mixedusedevelopment #cityliving #liveandwork #commercialspacetorent #greenbuilding #swanseacitycentre #glasshouse #greenspaces #community #rethinkingurbandesign #wellbeing #communalspaces

It's Energy Savers Week! 🌏 ♨️ An initiative run by Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice, to help people lower their energy usage for both financial and environmental benefits! With the energy crisis continuing, establishing better energy efficiency is needed, with long term solutions to ensure we’re not in this position again. At Biophilic Living, our energy system is fuelled by Daikin UK air-source heat pumps, combined with a thermal store and heavy insulation, to enable clean, affordable energy. One of the energy saving tips advised this week is to lower your boilers flow temperature. As standard, heat pumps circulate heat at a much lower temperature than traditional systems, requiring less energy to be used, and less energy lost, whilst still meeting the demands of the user. Rejected heat during cooling will then be stored in our sprinkler tank for later use, further enhancing the efficiency of the system. Heat Pumps are suitable for both new build developments and pre-existing, highlighting their ability to transform our energy systems. #BigEnergySavingWeek #EnergyEfficiency #SaveEnergy #ReduceBills #EcoFriendlyHome #EnergySavingTips #SustainableLiving #EnergyAwareness #UKEnergySaving #CostCutting #HomeEfficiency #LowerCarbonFootprint #GreenHomes #EnergyConservation #WinterEnergySavings #EcoTips #EnergySavingTrust #SustainableEnergy #HeatingSavings #EnergyAdvice #SmartEnergy #EnergySavings #UKEnergy #HomeEnergyTips #EcoHomes #EnergyReduction #EnergySavingSolutions #EfficientHome #EnergySmart #EnergySaver

Our 1st Contractor of the Month for 2025 is ..... Rydec Painting and Tiling Ltd! Ryan Williams 🖌️ 👷♂️ They began the project with mist coating the walls, before tiling the kitchen and bathroom areas. Now, the team are in giving our floor 5 show flat its final lick of paint, ahead of the remaining flats. A big thank you to the Rydec team for your hard work and professionalism, it’s been great having you guys on site, the flats are looking fab!! 🤩🤩 Read More here: https://lnkd.in/em9VXk24 #contractorofthemonth #contractorlife #careeresinconstruction #biophilicliving #residentialdevelopment #mixedusedevelopment #paintinganddecorating #localtrade #localbusiness #southwalespainters #southwalesdecorator #southwalestilers #swansea #citycentredevelopment #urbanliving #citygreening #communitygardens #affordableliving #greenenergy #socialhousing #pobl #community

Progress update at the Biophilic Living Scheme on the Kingsway, Swansea, which we, RPA, are proud to be involved in. The images showcasing the ongoing development of this pioneering project, part of the Innovative Housing Programme. Even with the grey skies, the site offers fantastic views overlooking Swansea, emphasizing the potential of this transformative development. The Biophilic Living project at Picton Yard represents a pioneering approach to urban living, combining affordable housing and modern workspaces, in the heart of Swansea City Centre. Designed to address critical issues such as social exclusion, loneliness, and the climate emergency, this project integrates nature into the urban environment, fostering a sustainable and cohesive community. We look forward to seeing this ground breaking scheme continue to take shape. Pobl Group Development Bank of Wales Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Biophilic Living #quantitysurveyor #quantitysurveying #projectmanagement #biophilicdesign #biophilicarchitecture #biophilic #swansea #costconsultants #fundmonitoring #principaldesigner #urbandesign #urbandevelopment #innovativehousing #sustainableliving

Happy New Year! 🎊 🎆 🥳 2025 will mark the completion of the first Biophilic Living project! With roughly 6 months to go, it's full steam ahead, with the glass house nearing completion, and the crane due to leave us at the end of the month! We've made great progress this past year, and would like to thank everyone involved in the journey. Check out our #biophiliclivingwrapped below to see more about what we have achieved so far! Helix21 Pobl Group Development Bank of Wales Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government City & County of Swansea Swansea University University of Wales Trinity Saint David Clinton Global Initiative #2024wrapped #biophilicliving #biophiliclivingswansea #urbanregeneration #natureincities #wellbeing #peopleandplanet #community #biophilicdesign #biophliccities #lowcarbonenergy #futureproofing #reuse #mixedusedevelopment #affordablehousing #commercialspace #marketstyleretail #communitygardens #hydroponics #airsourceheatpump https://lnkd.in/eiKQcvBK

Swansea 💚 In February of 1941, Swansea suffered a 3-night blitz that shattered the centre of town, with Oxford Street and much of the commercial areas being particularly hit. Prior to this, Swansea High Street boasted grand department stores and detailed architecture, but following so much destruction, the local authority was forced to rebuild quickly, resulting in the concrete facade we see today. With a focus on creating space for businesses, public space and the integration of greenery went unaddressed. The Swansea Blitz may have been 80 years ago, but we are still rebuilding, with the decisions made then continuing to impact the success of Swansea today. First announced in 2017, The Swansea Bay City Deal aims to regenerate the locality. With many of the developments already complete, such as Copr Bay and the Albert Hall, and many more to come, the regeneration happening now is actually the most extensive since the reconstruction after WW2. It is great to see such an investment into the city to initiate a return of its former glory. The Biophilic Living project sits among the wider regeneration as it aims to build and enhance communities and rethink the design of our urban environments. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “Swansea is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades and private sector schemes like the living building will combine with everything the council is doing to breathe new life into our city centre.   “Schemes like this are important. Not just because of their innovation but also because they’ll lead to more people living and wprking in the city centre. This is key if we’re to create more footfall there to support our existing businesses and attract further investment, jobs and businesses in future.” We are very grateful for the support from the council! City & County of Swansea 🌿🏙️🏡♻️ #biophilicliving #urbanregeneration #swanseabaycitydeal #resilientswansea #wellbeingoffuturegenerations #biophilicwales #biophilicswansea #lovewhereyoulive #mixedusedevelopment #citycentre #designforthefuture #community #peopleandplanet

One step closer to the completion of the glasshouse! Glass panels are going in! Great work CambridgeHOK 👏 Once complete, the glasshouse will house 3 floors of growing space and hydroponic systems, plus a double height Winter Garden with bookable meeting spaces, surrounded by greenery, and the best view in Swansea! 🥬 🪴 🏵️ 🥕 🍅 🫑 #glasshouse #biophilicliving #hydroponics #wintergarden #swanseaviews #urbanregeneration #lovewhereyoulive #liveandwork #mixedusedevelopment #resilientswansea #cityonthebeach #biophilicoffices https://lnkd.in/gjPegmMu