Sustainability
Corstorphine + Wright has a national reputation for sustainable design and we consider environmental issues at the very earliest stage of the design process. We understand that the initial layout and basic design principles of a building can contribute enormously to the energy efficiency, BREEAM rating and the future running costs of a building.
Over the last 15 years we have promoted sustainable design to create energy efficient buildings for many of our clients. Our experience has enabled us to develop the necessary skills to design intuitive solutions that embrace the principles of sustainable design. We consistently achieve BREEAM ratings of ‘Excellent’ and have more recently focused on producing low carbon building solutions that consider wider environmental issues such as ‘waste to landfill’.
As Architects we have built up excellent working relationships with some of the UK’s leaders in sustainable buildings including SaBRE a joint venture between Sheffield University and the BRE. We are a registered member of the UK Green Buildings Council.
Key Sustainable Features
- Rain Water Harvesting
- Photovoltaic Arrays
- Heat Capture Cladding
- SUDS
- Super Insulated
Key Sustainable Features
- BREEAM 2010 “Excellent”
- Photovoltaic Arrays
- Sustainable Drainage
- Landscape Irrigation
- 97% of Demolition Material and Ground Waste Recycled
- Electric Car Charge Points
Key Sustainable Features
- BREEAM “Excellent"
- Energy Savings of 30% to That of a Standard Office
- Developed with the Energy Design Advisory Service
Key Sustainable Features
- BREEAM 2010 “Excellent”
- Photovoltaic Arrays
- Low Energy Refrigeration
- BRE Green Guide A or A+
Key Sustainable Features
- BREEAM 2010 “Excellent”
- SUDS
- Air Sourced Heat Pumps
- Recycled Building Materials
- Green Travel Plan
Key Sustainable Features
- BREEAM 2010 “Excellent”
- EPC Rating of A
- River Water Cooling
- Retains Listed Façades
Key Sustainable Features
- Designed to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes level 3
- Natural Daylighting to all Rooms
- Super Insulated
- Biomass Heating System
Key Sustainable Features
- BREEAM “Excellent” Rating
- Demolition waste recycled / reused on site in groundworks
- Recycled glass used as aggregate in tarmac surfaces
- SUDS
- Rainwater harvesting
- Air tightness over and above Building Regulations requirement
- Building envelope exceeded thermal performance required under Part L
