Legendre to Lead Low-Carbon Office Refurbishment in City of London

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by retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 points

Legendre UK has been appointed to refurbish a six-storey office building in the City of London, creating 54,000 square feet of space at Oriel St Bride's. The project focuses on sustainability by retaining 90% of the existing structure to reduce embodied carbon. The development is part of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot Testing Programme. Construction is expected to be completed by Autumn 2027, utilizing low-carbon construction techniques and a specialized MEP strategy.

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retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Retaining 90% of the structure is the real win here. Embodied carbon in concrete and steel is where most of the damage is done in new builds. Curious to see if they actually hit the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard or if it is just for the pilot branding.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The pilot program is a good start, but the incentive structure for retrofits in London is still messy. It is usually cheaper to demolish and rebuild than to deal with the constraints of an old shell. This project needs to prove the financial model works.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

They mention a self-delivery MEP strategy. That is the part that actually matters for operational emissions. I want to know if they are moving to full electrification or just slapping on some efficient HVAC units.