Englefield Estate Drive to Net zero.
Englefield Estate Drive to Net zero.
Avendale has been awarded multiple contracts with Englefield Estate.
At the forefront is our involvement with the Estates drive to Net zero.
The Englefield Estate comprises rural and urban property interests across three estates in Berkshire and Hampshire, London and Scotland.
The Englefield Estate has become one of the first organisations in the country to be awarded a prestigious award for work it is doing to combat climate change.
After a series of initiatives, the Estate has been granted official status as a silver Level Carbon Literate Organisation by the Carbon Literacy project.
Estates Director Edward Crookes praised
the hard work of estate staff in achieving silver status.
“Achieving this recognition
is something we can all be extremely
proud of and it is an important step in
support of the Estate’s commitment to
playing our part to address climate change,”
he said. “Carbon Literate status is just one
part of our journey to reduce our impact on the
environment, through our individual and collective carbon footprints, and the actions we can take to reduce them at work and at home.
It is very important that we maintain momentum across our Estates and we will be working with heads of department to implement plans of action over the weeks and months ahead – and indeed for the estate’s operations long into the future too”
Thermal upgrades and Modern methods of construction
The project brief for Avendale was to develop a flagship concept to refurbish, modernise, thermally upgrade and implement renewable energy sources that could be used across the Estate.
Our team worked closely with the Estate and supply chain partners at the early stages of the project, to discuss the construction methodology and key deliverables, optimising the design and programme. The Goal was to minimise risk, delays and ensure a seamless blend of new technologies amongst traditional property in a rural setting.
From the outset, the challenge was to retain the beauty and heritage of Estate property while converting it to 21st century use.
Alongside complete internal and external refurbishment. The key approach that under pinned the project was to remove all existing floors and replace with a thermally insulated solution, thermally insulate all externally facing walls, ceilings and loft space and install a custom-made window and door solution combining U value of 1.3W/m2K with a traditional facade. Our work was required in a time sensitive and considerate manor to the heritage surroundings.
“We have always found them to be professional, courteous, conscientious and competitive.
They deliver on what they promise, and drive works forward in a positive fashion.”
Duncan Rands
Building Manager, Englefield Estate
Renewable energy
A key deliverable for the project was the implementation of air source heating, Avendale fostered an early collaboration between the project’s supply chain partners to ensure a boost of much needed confidence in the technology throughout the project, Air source heating offered a new solution for the Estate within a heritage setting and raised a number of questions that required careful planning and considerate construction methods. Other renewable considerations included electric charger points and efficient water heating options.
Driving carbon emission down
To significantly reduce our carbon emissions during the project we implemented a green construction policy endeavouring to look at the provenance and sustainability of materials as well as effective waste management/ recycling. On site considerations included solar panel site lighting, Electric machinery, energy conservation and water conservation/ pollution control.
Enquiries to:
James Williams
+44 0207 971 1488
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