Sustainability
The redevelopment of the site will also provide the opportunity to adopt a truly sustainable approach that is sympathetic to achieving good environmental practice. It is envisaged within this context that the development will utilise an appropriate blend of advanced technologies and environmentally friendly solutions.
In line with current best practice it is envisaged that as part of the process of developing the strategy that the following measures will be explored and introduced, as appropriate into the development.
Energy:
- Climate responsive architecture and building massing/orientation.
- Alternative and sustainable/renewable energies i.e. photovoltaics, CHP, River cooling.
- Energy effi cient services systems.
- Improvements of building thermal performance over the current Building Regulations, Part L.
- Low energy external security lighting.
Water:
- Water effi cient building design.
- Low water demand fixtures and fittings.
- Rainwater harvesting.
- Greywater recycling.
- Wastewater treatment and reuse.
Waste:
- Waste minimisation during construction and operation of the buildings.
- Recycling systems and waste.
- Use of recyclable materials.
Microclimate:
- Harvesting sun for passive solar heating.
- Harvesting the sun for solar thermal and photovoltaic panels.
- Introducing measures to reduce solar gain.
- Harvesting of winds for natural ventilation of buildings and pollution dispersal.
Ecology:
- Creation of wildlife areas within existing open spaces and residential courtyards.
- Introduction of water elements within open spaces and key spaces.
- Use of green and brown roof systems.
- Reinforcing existing tree and shrub planting using native species.
- The selection of species that provide a food resource to birds and insects.
Transport:
- The introduction of measures to encourage cycle use by developing safe cycle routes and covered/ secure cycle storage.
- Provision of good access to public transport i.e.buses.
- Examination of measures to minimise car use i.e. car sharing, car pooling.
- Provision of high quality, safe pedestrian links to the town centre.
Eco education:
- Education of residents and building users of the environmental benefi ts of participating in recycling, minimising energy consumption and using community facilities.
Download:
• BBM Sustainable Design have produced a Sustainable Design Primer for the Phoenix Quarter. This will be used to inform architects and engineers working on the project to ensure that the highest standards of sustainability are maintained throughout. We have recently commissioned Brian Dunlop Associates to produce a report which will come up with site specific solutions to provide a community energy strategy with an overall objective to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption. This report whcih is being undertaken in conjunction with the Sustainability Officer of Lewes District Council will be available to download with the planning application.
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