Results Summary
Impact Area | Total CO2e / Year / occupant (kg CO2e) | % Saved Against Benchmark | eTool Medal |
Embodied Carbon | 10 | -15 % | ![]() |
Operational Carbon | 12 | 73 % | ![]() |
Total Carbon | 23 | 58 % | ![]() |
Project features
Design life
We assigned 65 years for the design life of the warehouse which is pretty conservative. The likelihood of redevelopment is low considering it is an industrial area full of warehouses and small factories, however there may be requirements for a larger warehouse at some point in the future.
Operational Energy
Lighting
Designed to benefit from natural lighting the design includes large windows in the office space with high spec glazing and roof lights in the warehouse ceiling. To improve the lighting energy requirements even further, a 3 step ambient light sensor will be used to adjust light levels according to external daylight, and a motion sensor will be positioned outdoors and in the stairwell area.
Energy Monitoring
Energy monitoring will allow occupants to understand which devices are demanding the most energy (electricity) and adjust behaviour accordingly. Areas of possible improvement include the HVAC system, workstations and miscellaneous energy use. For more details about Energy Monitoring, click here to watch Rich’s presentation on different solutions and industry trends.
Renewable Energy
A 7kW solar PV system will be installed to offset all emissions (embodied carbon) associated with the building construction materials, assembly and maintenance. The estimated payback period is less than 6 years, taking into consideration actual energy tariffs. It is very likely that energy costs will continue to rise, further increasing the benefits of the building generating its own electricity.
Additional Features
High efficiency air conditioning system with COP of 4.5 and EER of 4.