Case Studies
To share learnings from the approaches, challenges and achievements of our members with the wider industry, we develop case studies showcasing best-practice or innovative projects our members have undertaken.
The Big Energy Race: Powering Change Across London’s Workspaces
The Big Energy Race: Powering Change Across London’s Workspaces
All Case Studies
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New Landsec HQ Achieves Global First for Wellbeing and Sustainability
12 October 2017
In January 2017, Landsec completed the move to its new headquarters at 100 Victoria Street, London. 470 employees are now accommodated on a single floor plate in a high-performance office designed to increase communication and collaboration. The project is the first workplace in the world to achieve both WELL CertifiedTM Silver and BREEAM Outstanding, setting a global benchmark for healthy, sustainable office space.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Landsec
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CLS Holdings De-risks Entire UK Portfolio for MEES
15 September 2017
CLS Holdings has fully mitigated its UK portfolio against the Government’s upcoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which come into force from 2018. The CLS Holdings Sustainability team worked in partnership with EPC assessors to review properties at risk, providing assessors with complete information, giving them full access to properties and upgrading equipment where needed. All UK properties now have Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of D or above.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: CLS Holdings
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intu Boosts Health and Wellbeing Through Green Gyms
01 September 2017
intu has partnered with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), local authorities and local communities for ten years to establish Green Gyms® near intu centres around the UK. Green Gyms promote healthy activity, nurture community spirit and regenerate green spaces...
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
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Workspace’s Sustainable Refurbishment at The Record Hall
16 August 2017
Workspace Group's refurbishment and redevelopment of The Record Hall, set BREEAM Excellent as a priority from the outset, exceeding planning requirements. The whole project team worked collaboratively to successfully embed sustainability into every aspect of the scheme and create a location of choice for occupiers.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Workspace Group
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Chester House Whole Lifecycle Carbon Analysis
23 June 2017
Workspace Group have undertaken a carbon analysis study for Chester House refurbished in 2011, which cut the whole lifecycle carbon emissions of the building by almost 25%, compared to a new regional office building...
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: Workspace Group
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Sub-Metering Energy Efficiency Savings at Arndale Centre
24 May 2017
M&G Real Estate and Intu have saved more than £1m in energy costs and over 65000 tonnes of carbon at Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre, following the introduction of smart metering and monitoring by EP&T,..
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: M&G Real Estate
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LaSalle Investment Management and Knight Frank Partner on PV
10 February 2017
LaSalle Investment Management, advised by Knight Frank, has installed a 277 kWp photovoltaic (PV) array at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool. The project was turned around in a tight timeframe to benefit from the Government’s Feed-in Tariffs before 2016 reductions came into force.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: LaSalle Investment Management
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Shaftesbury Attracts Pollinators to Carnaby
17 January 2017
Following the launch of the Wild West End biodiversity collaboration with other property owners, Shaftesbury has implemented a Pollinator project across Carnaby. Initiatives include installing 25 mixed-species sedum pods on service roofs and planting pollinator friendly species in 635 window boxes, 98 planters and 46 hanging baskets.
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
Member: Shaftesbury Capital