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Global property company’s workplace environment energised
The expansion, reconfiguration and refurbishment of the London headquarters of a global real estate company has created a workplace fit for the future with wellbeing for people and planet at its heart
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he 1990s office block re-work has attained BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum – being one of the UK’s largest fully fitted projects to achieve the latter certification for the quality of air, water and light within a building.
The accreditations have been won in part through the building services devised by engineering consultants Troup Bywaters + Anders and delivered by MALA Engineering. DBA Air Solutions supplied Gilberts’ grilles and diffusers for use across the 10 floors of the 144,500ft2 that form the workspace. Throughout the spaces, GSL linear slot diffusers, predominantly in four-slot
configuration, have been installed in bulkheads to deliver fresh air, directing the airflow horizontally or vertically as required by each location. GECA eggcrate grilles extract the used air. GSFE circular swirl diffusers provide fresh air and extract stale air through
the exposed ceiling-mounted building services into the office areas. The high air change rates achieved by the GSFE’s are integral to maintaining the indoor air quality and to the attainment of the WELL Platinum categorisation. GHV double deflection grilles complement the air distribution, providing both
supply and extraction. Martin Ingram, associate partner at Troup Bywaters + Anders said: “The over-
arching aim was to create an inspiring and energising workplace for the future whilst leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible. A double-height entrance and central stairwell rising the full height of the building alongside open plan work and breakout spaces presented challenges in designing airpaths
and ventilation levels. I knew Gilberts will always support with technical expertise, work with you to achieve the best end result, and the products are good. I was therefore confident to specify them on such a prestigious project.” The refubishment is the latest in Gilberts’ portfolio of office environments, including hybrid ventilation for BREEAM Excellent-rated Oceansgate in Plymouth, smoke dampers for Fletton Quays Peterborough, diffusers for Birmingham’s 103 Colmore Row and Liverpool’s Merseyside Police HQ, and plant louvres at the former site of Saga Records The Gramophone Works.
Ventilation
Some things are worth saving
Introducing our new PRV – the ART 671. This WRAS Approved PRV comes complete with a pressure gauge and is designed and manufactured to BS EN 1567. This PRV is the latest addition to our ever-growing range, we now boast a selection of connection types and pressure options, so you can rest assured, that it really is, ‘All at Albion’. Reducing pressure means saving water, protecting fixtures and fittings, and minimising wastage. Those are savings we can all get behind.
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