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Exciting News for London's Office Market! A major office retrofit project on the London city fringe has been given the green light. This ambitious overhaul, designed by Fletcher Priest Architects, aims to create a nine-storey commercial office, complete with a winter garden and a green roof terrace. 🌿 Key highlights of this project include: 🏢 Adding an extra floor for more office space 🏡 A stunning double-height lobby and a secondary entrance 🌱 Upgraded exterior and new, all-electric systems powered by air-source heat pumps and solar panels. MEAG stands firm in their commitment to sustainability. They've retained 90% of the existing structure and they're aiming for top-tier certifications such as BREEAM 'Outstanding', WELL 'Platinum', and NABERS. With companies like Knight Frank and CBRE on the project team, the retrofit is set to start next summer. It's a great example of how we can create a sustainable future while giving new life to old buildings. 🤔What are your thoughts on the continuous commitment to sustainability from Investors in recent years? #Sustainability #CommercialRealEstate #LondonOffice

Modern office tenants as well as central business districts have higher expectations from their buildings in terms of quality, design, location, and sustainability. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AT26u #ConvertingCommercialProperties #OfficerToApartmentConversion #ForCREInvestors #RealEstateIndustry

You’ve got to love a project that treats sustainability as an integral part of the design, rather than being simply an add-on. I introduce ‘Holbein Gardens’…….. Rethinking Steel: Sustainability at the Forefront in London's Holbein Gardens ♻️️ This project is pushing boundaries in sustainable construction: Holbein Gardens by Heyne Tillett Steel! The office development in London's Sloane Square is a shining example of how we can transform outdated buildings into awesome workspaces with a focus on circularity. Here's what makes Holbein Gardens so interesting: ▶ Pioneering Steel Reuse: A whopping 35% of the structural steel used in the project came from reclaimed sources! This not only reduced embodied carbon but also helped establish a more sustainable approach to construction. ▶ Modern Meets Retro: The project involved refurbishing a 1980s office building and adding a new floor. This clever strategy breathes new life into existing infrastructure while creating a modern and flexible workspace. ▶ Net-Zero Hero: Holbein Gardens is designed to be a net-zero carbon building by 2030. This achievement is thanks to features like an all-electric design, extensive greening, and innovative materials. ♻️ By prioritizing reuse and achieving significant carbon savings, Holbein Gardens sets a new standard for sustainable office development. #SustainableConstruction #SteelReuse #CircularEconomy

Totally agree and this applies to public places. We must create strategies that make places engaging, immersive and vibrant 24/7, to deliver social, cultural and commercial sustainability

🏗️ **Elevating Modular Office Quality** 🌟 The future of WorkSpace design lies in high-quality modular construction. Those in the modular industry have settled for 'good enough' for too long, and we think it is high time to raise the bar! Why settle for the status quo when you can have: - **Enhanced Durability:** Top-notch materials for lasting performance. - **Better Design:** Reduced waste through efficient, factory-controlled processes. - **Energy Efficiency:** Advanced systems that lower heating bills and reduce environmental impact. Investing in quality ensures a WorkSpace that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Let’s build smarter and elevate the standard of modular offices. What about modular construction is overdue for change? Share your thoughts! 👇 #ModularConstruction #ModularOffice #OfficeSpaces #Innovation

The new trend in sustainable offices that might surprise you… While sustainability is a requirement in many projects, most commercial buildings are made from concrete and steel. No matter how many plants you build into them, in carbon footprint terms, it's a bit like Darth Vader holding a daisy. Sustainable offices are shifting toward using timber as the primary building material. Unlike traditional concrete and steel structures, timber is carbon-neutral, stronger than steel, fire-resistant, and has a lighter carbon footprint. Architects are increasingly choosing wood for its sustainability and organic aesthetic. The 15-storey T3 building in Melbourne is proof that we can produce beautiful office spaces that people want to work in. #GrayJohnson #CommercialRealEstate #MelbournePropertyMarket #CommercialRealEstateTrends #RealEstateTrends

Read our latest #housing #insight #paper: Repurposing redundant offices into much-needed housing. With an enviable track-record in #Residential design, Chapman Taylor is experienced in transforming existing structures into high-quality, attractive, and sustainable living spaces by repurposing stranded assets and incorporating innovative, considered #materials. Our commitment to #ResponsibleDesign, #placemaking, and #wellbeing integrates a keen focus on whole-life carbon tracking, ensuring our retrofit projects minimise environmental impact from inception through end-of-life. Adopting circular economy principles, we breathe new life into underutilised properties, significantly reducing waste and carbon emissions.   From city centre gateway apartment towers to Build-to-Rent community schemes, residential villages surrounded by nature, student apartments, and private for-sale residences, we are at the forefront of sustainable reuse and rejuvenation. Embracing adaptive reuse strategies, we convert redundant office spaces into much-needed housing, aligning with post-pandemic demands and emphasising the importance of reducing the carbon footprint throughout the building’s lifecycle. In this Insight paper, we explore this innovative approach to sustainable development. https://lnkd.in/gUTAX-KW #Retrofit #AdaptiveReuse #CircularEconomy #OfficetoResidential #MaterialReuse #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon #Refurbishment #Reuse #Repurposing #AssetTransformation #architects #masterplanners #interiordesigners #Residential #ResidentialArchitects #ResidentialArchitecture #HousingCrises #HousingShortage

It's World Green Building Week #WGBW24 from the World Green Building Council 💚 🏢 💚 🏗 Typical office space can undergo around 10 interior fit outs during an average operational lifespan of 50 years. These include modifications to the layout, new partitions, furniture, and technology infrastructure, as well as updates to the electrical and mechanical systems. While these such renovations or refurbishments are necessary to accommodate changing tenant needs, they can easily exceed 50% of the building's total lifecycle carbon emissions - eek! At JPA we help clients furnish for longevity and circularity, supporting products from specification to decommissioning and everything in between- including in-use maintenance and support. Helping our clients get more out of their furniture by using twice or three times as long as usual can save 50% or more waste, carbon and procurement spend - ask us how at hello@jpa-workspaces.com #responsibleconsumption #responsibleproduction #responsibledesign

Architectural Digest reveals the top 5 real estate trends for 2024. Learn what could define the industry this year—from sustainable design to the rise of wellness amenities. Continue reading: https://bit.ly/3P0pX1P

🌲 Living in a tress house? but how and where? 🏡 Buildings that feature greenery and natural light do more than just look good. The green spaces prove beneficial to building occupants, and even the building itself stands to benefit. The research on how indoor greenery impacts employee health and productivity can’t be refuted, and its positive effect continues to be seen. When plants are used on the walls and roofs of buildings, the results are positive too: 1. Plants reduce energy usage.  2. Plants extend roof lives. 3. Plants moderate temperatures in hot spots. 4. Plants even can provide fresh vegetables for building occupants https://lnkd.in/gZhvcmgQ #GreenBuildings #SustainableDesign #BiophilicDesign #IndoorGreenery #EmployeeWellbeing #ProductivityBoost #EnergyEfficiency #RoofGardens #earn #ClimateAction #HealthyWorkspaces #GreenRoofs #EnvironmentalBenefits #GreenArchitecture #business