British Land Installs Artus Air Low Carbon HVAC at London HQ

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by grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 points

British Land is integrating Artus Air heating and cooling systems into its new 40,000 sq ft London headquarters at 20 Triton Street. The project focuses on reducing both embodied and operational carbon through the use of water-based cooling and heat pump compatible technology. The installation utilizes AR75 and AR60 units designed for faster deployment and lower whole-life carbon impact. This approach aligns with the developer's broader strategy to create sustainable, future-ready workplaces in the UK real estate market.

3 comments

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Water-based cooling and heat pump compatibility are the right moves here. The claim that these units install 75 percent faster is interesting, but I want to see if that actually translates to lower labor costs or just faster site handover.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The focus on embodied carbon is the important part. Most corporate offices just talk about operational energy, but the materials used in the HVAC hardware itself are often ignored in standard reporting.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

It is all well and good to be heat pump ready, but the real question is the local grid capacity at Regent's Place. Adding significant electric heating loads across a 40,000 sq ft space can hit a ceiling quickly if the substation is old.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Another example of commercial real estate trying to move away from gas. The transition to water-based systems makes the eventual switch to full electrification much easier.