The world’s first industrial refurbishment project to achieve BREEAM Outstanding status, 2 Auriol Drive, has continued its success having recently claimed the BREEAM Lifecyle Award at this year’s BREEAM Awards, held at the Peninsula Hotel, London.
Our successful collaboration with project manager Arcadis for client and developer of modern warehousing and industrial property SEGRO has been recognised by BREEAM as a ‘beacon of sustainable refurbishment, setting a new benchmark in the industrial sector.’
Robert Brazier, Head of Contracts & Commercial Managers at Pexhurst, said: “This latest award for 2 Auriol Drive further demonstrates its iconic position in sustainable construction and the potential offered by ambitious collaboration. Winning the Lifecycle Award is perfectly appropriate, as it represents the project’s net zero accomplishment and its ability to continue educating people on what’s possible. The project received additional recognition by also being shortlisted in two further categories, People’s Choice Award and Best Refurbishment & Fit-out Project Award.
“SEGRO’s brief and Arcadis’ BREEAM knowledge, without forgetting our relevant refurbishment experience, led to a result which we’re all proud of. Occupiers are now able to appreciate a warehouse which offers industry-leading energy performance, high-quality facilities and innovative SMART building technologies.”
The BREEAM Awards are contested internationally, with four impressive projects also shortlisted for this year’s Lifecycle Award. However, SEGRO’s industrial unit located at Greenford Park, West London came out victorious.
2 Auriol Drive embarked on a refurbishment journey with a clear vision to prioritise sustainability, reduce energy consumption, and enhance the health and wellbeing of occupants – exceeding current market expectations for sustainable and user-friendly industrial buildings.
The outcome was a warehouse that achieved its refurbishment aims and is now recognised for several key features, including:
- Net zero in operation and A+ EPC rating
- 81% reduction in embodied carbon compared to a new build
- 689 solar photovoltaic (PV) modules
- Rainwater harvesting system saving approximately 64,000 litres of water annually
- external 200m2 green wall
- CAT B fit-out office spaces
- 12 electric vehicle charging bays
Atiyeh Pourmatin, Principal Sustainability Consultant, at Arcadis, said: “When Pexhurst are involved on BREEAM projects it’s seamless and very slick. The approach is collaborative, and there’s always a joint effort to ensure we achieve the required points.”
Learn more about 2 Auriol Drive by reading our case study here.
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