South West Tour – Environment Agency, Horizon House, Bristol

The relocation of over one thousand staff from five properties spread across three sites in Aztec West, Westbury on Trym and Bath concludes a five year programme of work to bring staff together and improve efficiency.

Horizon House won the 2010 Best BREEAM Office Award with 85.06%, and uses a number of sustainable technologies to support the building, including:

• a ground source heat pump, expected to produce 18% of the building’s energy needs
• a mixed mode ventilation system providing both the savings of natural ventilation and the control of a mechanical system
• rainwater is harvested from the entire development roofscape and is used to flush the toilets
• solar thermal and photovoltaic panels help to heat the water and provide electricity

Working closely with internal designers, The Harmsen Group, the Environment Agency has created a building that will support both their staff’s needs and a high utilisation target of 80%.

 
Horizon House

Interior Environment Agency

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 Environment Agency

The atrium, café and open plan design are bringing people together and breaking down previous geographical and departmental barriers. The modern, light and temperate space together with the facilities provided to support staff are exceptional. The introduction of new ways of working has played a crucial role in increasing space efficiency and individual effectiveness.
 
The developer, Westmark, and the Environment Agency worked collaboratively with a shared vision to deliver a commercially viable environmentally excellent development. The strong relationships formed by the teams helped ensure a very tight programme was delivered on time and to budget.

Timings

17.30    Registration – Tea and Cake
17.45    Presentation on the project from:
              Introduction and Overview – Stuart Kotchie, Environment Agency, Programme Manager
              Sustainable M&E Solutions – David Matthews, Hoare Lea, Associate
              Workplace Design – Nick Fletcher, The Harmsen Group, Managing Director
18.45    Tour
19.30    Networking at the Living Room 

Bookings

This event is open to members and non-members. Please note there is a £25 for non-members to attend. To book your place please click on the ‘Book Now’ button below.

Limited places available so please book early to avoid disappointment.

  • Dates : 31/03/2011 - 26/09/2024
  • Times : 00:00:00 - 14:03:05
  • Venue : Environment Agency, Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol BS1 5AH
    Bristol
  • National : No
  • Available to non members : No
  • Non member price : £20.83 ex VAT (25.00 incl VAT)