Biodiversity
The development will be ecologically sensitive, in sympathy with Holland Park and enhancing the ecological setting.This will include a wide range of biodiversity initiatives:
• Retention, preservation and relocation of healthy specimen trees
• Creation of a tiered native forest (250 native silver birch trees) and enhanced native vegetation
• Initiatives to encourage wildlife habitats
Sustainability
Energy and carbonThe development will be designed to achieve significant carbon savings through:
• energy efficiency
• the use of combined heat and power (CHP) with central energy plant, fuelled by natural gas and woodchip (biomass) renewable energy Self-sufficient by collecting and re-using water
Water will be conserved through the proposed use of:
• water efficient fittings
• rainwater harvesting from the exhibition building roof
• greywater recycling Able to cope with future climate change
• Building design offers flexibility for change of use, whilst construction and design techniques aim to mitigate the effects of changing climate
• Light-coloured surfaces, green roofs and tree cover will be used to reduce the urban heat island effect
• Built using sustainable materials A positive impact on society and the built environment
• Planned to be inclusive and to contribute to the local community
• New exhibition space to have positive effect on local economy and enrich local cultural scene
• The generation of 120 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs once the scheme is complete, together with a similar number during the construction works Sustainable in operation
• Sustainable waste management is proposed during construction and operation
• A sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) is proposed to reduce flood risk
