The milestone 96.31% BREEAM Outstanding score is the highest ever for both a new build and refurbishment project.
Scoring 100% for materials, transport and management, the 1990s building revamp eclipses BAM’s score for the Co-op in Manchester, which achieved 95.16% just last month.
The project involved a complete 450,000 sq ft office refit and refurbishment as well as full central plant replacement in the basement areas, roof and terraces while 2,000 staff remained in occupation.
“The impressive BREEAM score for this iconic building shows just how much can be accomplished,’ said Gavin Dunn, Director of BREEAM.
“The project is a fantastic testament to PwC’s determination to achieve a high rating and to the project’s innovative and highly committed delivery team.”
Project team
TP Bennett – architects
Overbury – main contractor
Turner & Townsend – project managers
Chapman BDSP – building services
Arup – structural engineers
Lloyd Bore Associates – Ecologists
With sustainability embedded into the design from the outset, PwC engaged a BREEAM AP and energy modelling specialist at RIBA stage B to develop options for achieving its target high BREEAM rating.
The programme included installation of biofuel combined cooling heat and power with adsorption chillers using biofuel sourced from locally collected and refined waste vegetable oil.
One Embankment Place green features
- Green walls and landscaped garden planting
- Waterless urinals and low flush toilets
- Comprehensive metering strategy and building management systems
- Interactive screen in reception confirming building energy usage
- Responsible sourcing of 95% of materials used within the construction, with an ISO 14001 certificate as a minimum
- Staircase installed within the atria to promote vertical movement without the use of lifts
