Sustainability
While honouring the history and legacy of this fascinating building, the redevelopment of The Pattern Shop prioritises sustainability, comfort, innovation and wellbeing. The sustainable design will offer an energy-efficient and elegant environment, encouraging overall good health and wellbeing for occupants.
VENTILATION/ AIR QUALITY
- Low VOC paint
- Natural ventilation strategy
- Indoor plants to communal area
- De-stratification fans
RATINGS
- Very Good BREEAM rating in refurbishment category
- EPC Rating – B
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
- On-site cycle storage and showering
- Located south of Central Station for Tyne and Wear Metro and mainline rail network
- City-wide E-scooter hire
NATURE
- Undercroft entrance planting
- Designed to increase bio-diversity
- Bat and Swift boxes
- Green Roof
RENEWABLE ENERGY
- No gas
- PV Panels
- Battery Storage
- Air Source Heat Pumps
LIGHTING
- Industry leading LED “intelligent” lighting to office spaces
- Energy efficient design to reduce operating costs
- Optional office/desk usage tracking
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
- Upcycled and refurbished furniture to communal areas
- Re-use of historical building, maintaining original structure
- Rainwater harvesting for watering plants and general maintenance
