It’s better by barge
The journey towards making a greener workspace started on the water.
We became the first office building in London to transport construction materials by barge. And that’s just one example of the sustainable thinking throughout the building.
Built different
Drawing from yesterday to protect tomorrow, embodied carbon was reduced by retaining 70% of the original building.
Targeting BREEAM Outstanding
Targeting NABERS 5*
Targeting WELL Core Platinum
SmartScore Platinum
WiredScore Platinum
Targeting CyclingScore Platinum
Targeting
EPC A
Not just accredited,
committed
- Targeting BREEAM Outstanding
- Embodied carbon target 452kg CO2/m2
- Targeting reduction of water consumption by 40%
- Embedding circular economy into design through retention, refurbishment and re-use of materials on-site
- Grey-water harvesting
- Dedicated domestic hot-water heat pump
- All electric building
- High GGBS content concrete used for the new structure, reducing embodied carbon
- Designed for efficient energy performance.
- Enhanced fresh air (14L/person/second)
- Energy efficient lifts with regenerative drives
- Retained and refurbished floors, minimising embodied carbon
- High-quality cycle storage with dedicated access from ground level
- Changing and shower facilities
- Reuse and repurposing of existing façade
- Integrated solar shading through deep window reveals on lower floors and brise-soleil on roof extension floors.
- Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) units facilitates energy reduction through simultaneous heating and cooling
- On-floor mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system supplemented with demand control ventilation
- Rainwater recycling system reducing on-site water consumption
- Photovoltaic system at roof level
- Landscaped roof terraces at Levels 5-9.
GPE’s pathway to 2040
Decarbonise our business to become net zero by 2040
Design adaptable, climate change resilient spaces
Create lasting social impact within our communities
Place health and wellbeing at the front and centre
Work in partnership with our supply chain for best practice
Embrace the latest technology to facilitate innovation
Sustainability in action
The Delft is designed to think ahead. Its smart systems understand how people use and move through the building, using real-time data to optimise energy, comfort and performance. The result is a more responsive workplace that supports wellbeing, reduces waste and anticipates maintenance needs before problems arise.
