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"The only green buildings we occupy that actually work"

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This is an actual quote from the European Property and Facilities Manager for a multinational occupier at The Courtyard, who has considerable experience of "green" offices. We take it as a great compliment, as sustainability is not a passing fad at the Courtyard, it is central to reducing both running costs and depreciation, leading to happier occupiers, reduced voids, and improved investment performance for Reedspace. Total utility bills (gas, electricity & water) for occupiers remains under £1 per sq ft.

Passive rather than active means are used to temper the internal environment, harnessing natural light and ventilation to give the individual occupant as much control as possible.

Walls are built of engineering bricks to increase thermal mass, but this also helps reduce maintenance, and provides a feeling of solidity rarely experienced in offices.

Finally, the Courtyard has been designed for a long life aesthetically, as well as structurally: contemporary features that will date the buildings have been avoided, and where practical, materials have been specified that will mature rather than deteriorate with age.		  

Sustainability also helped the Courtyard win the most recent Bracknell Design Award for being the best design in the Commercial & Community category built in the last ten years.

A panel of six judges chose the scheme from the 22 nominations for it's energy efficiency, sense of place, and pleasant working environment. Bill & Katie Reed received their award from Cllr. Mrs Mary Ballin, Executive Member for Planning and the Environment.
 
Read the Carbon Trust Case Study |  Read the Islington Case Study | Read about the Bracknell Design Award