Sustainable by design

Sustainable by design

Sustainability is embedded throughout GlassHouse, with a considered approach to materials, reuse, and circular construction.

• HERITAGE MEETS HIGH PERFORMANCE

  Retains structural elements and façades, with vacuum-insulated glazing that blends heritage with high performance

• LOW CARBON DESIGN

  Timber roof structure, low-carbon raised access floors, rooftop PV panels

• ALL ELECTRIC COMFORT

  100% electric heating/cooling powered via The Crown Estate's Central Energy Centre

• EFFICIENT SYSTEMS

  Low-energy AHUs/FCU systems reduce operational carbon

• EMBODIED CARBON PERFORMANCE

  Targeting 326kg/Co2/m2 versus LETI 2030 target of 350kg/Co2/m2

• BOOSTING BIODIVERSITY

  Green roofs, mature trees, wildflower planting, & Wild West End biodiversity corridor contribution

• INTELLIGENT LIGHTING

  Smart LED lighting with daylight & presence controls

• WATER-SAVING SYSTEMS

  Advanced water efficiency: low-use appliances, leak detection, drought-resistant planting