Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited has been announced as finalists in the South Coast Property Awards 2022 in the ‘Sustainable Development of the Year’ category for its work at Studland House phases 2 and 3 for Bournemouth University.
The ‘Sustainable Development of the Year’ category draws upon outstanding examples of green buildings that are not only good for the environment, but also satisfies occupier demands, and helps improve the corporate image. The category highlights the sustainability credentials of a property – whether commercial or residential – from biodiversity to wellbeing, and from energy use to the impact on transportation. Buildings are assessed on: BREEAM (the world’s leading sustainability assessment method which includes Home Quality Mark); energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and minimisation of the environmental impact.
Greendale Construction Limited achieved a BREEAM rating of excellent for its work at Studland House, BU, which involved the complete refurbishment of floors one, three and four, plus the local refurbishment of the toilet areas on the ground floor. The new space on the ground floor additionally offers active travel facilities along with new accessible, gender-neutral toilets.
The upper floors on phase 3, also benefited from toilet refurbishments on each floor in the core areas, larger open plan office arrangements with separate meeting rooms, and break-out spaces, store-rooms and kitchenettes. The same theme across all the floors were maintained, but layouts were tailored to the individual department needs.
The highly prestigious awards, which celebrates the best in commercial property in the South Coast region, will take place on 29th September at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl and will be hosted by TV’s Marcus Brigstocke.
Chris Cave, Commercial Director, Greendale Construction, commented: “Greendale Construction is thrilled to have reached the finals for its work at Studland House for Bournemouth University. Over the numerous projects we have completed together, it is nice to see that our joint vision of sustainable construction techniques can be tailored to the refurbishment projects. Providing sustainable projects is a key requirement of Bournemouth University’s prospective students, and in turn invites more people to the local economy. It is going to be a tough category to win, but fingers crossed on the night!”