Rex Procter & Partners - Sustainability



	The impact of Climate Change is affecting the world of Construction and Property, increasing awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions, changes in the Building Regulations and Planning requirements and increased energy costs are causing all of us to look at projects in a different way. Rex Procter & Partners have been involved in "green" projects for some time and have built up a thorough understanding of the issues that need to be addressed by Clients when considering construction projects. Rex Procter & Partners are able to offer constructive and informative cost advice relating to alternative renewable energy sources, material selection, construction techniques and other related matters. Recent projects include the following:-

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	An innovative building close to Oxford Station in Manchester. The building contains a 120 place nursery and GP Surgery and 32 Apartments. The cylindrical form of the building, whilst being a striking architectural feature, also offers the smallest surface area to volume, providing optimum insulation and passive warmth and light. The scheme includes a wind turbine and solar water heating. Carbon emissions are 60% for a standard apartment. The building achieved an Excellent Eco-homes rating and also won the Civic Award in the sustainability category. RP&P acted as Project Manager, Employer's Agent and Quantity Surveyor.









	A new-build office block for Watson & Batty, a leading Architectural Practice, constructed on the outskirts of Leeds. The building utilises an eco-friendly geothermal heating and cooling system, incorporating geothermal extraction from a depth of 45m. This has contributed to a significant reduction in energy costs and in reduced carbon emissions. Glazing is primarily North facing to maximise natural daylight and to minimise solar gain. Brise soleil has also been incorporated to further reduce solar gain. Rain water harvesting has been incorporated to flush W.C.�s. The building achieved a BREEAM rating of 'Excellent' and also won the National Gold Award for best new commercial development at the 2007 International Green Apple Awards. RP&P acted as Quantity Surveyor.

Bradford Office Blenwood Court 451 Cleckheaton Road Low Moor Bradford BD12 ONY T. 01274 693622 F. 01274 693572 E.qsbfd@rpp.co.uk

Leeds Office 3 Blenheim Court Leeds LS2 9AE T. 0113 243 3731 F. 0113 246 5075 E.qslds@rpp-leeds.co.uk