| NAMRC, Rotherham | Case study | 1 Sustainable design A key requirement of the contract was to utilise renewable energy and minimise the building’s impact on the environment throughout design, construction and operations. The customer wanted the building to meet a BREEAM Excellent standard and set us target to divert 70% of waste from landfill. We surpassed these requirements and achieved BREEAM Outstanding at design stage. Since completing the project we have carried out a post occupancy evaluation, paying particular attention to the internal environment and air quality and how well the building is operating. The design also included improved insulation, energy efficient heating and cooling, natural light, as well as the incorporation of renew

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