Queen's square

Green Features mean cost savings

Green credentials are a high priority for the modern occupier. As a result we have targeted a “very good” BREEAM rating. *Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.

Ascot Business Park has achieved this rating by being able to boast the following features:

Energy Efficiency

All buildings use the latest thermal insulation and double glazing in order to reduce the running costs of the buildings.

  • Movement sensitive lighting systems have been introduced to all offices in order to reduce power consumption when the buildings are unoccupied.
  • Air conditioning in Buildings l and 2 is controlled by the latest technology which uses temperature differentials within the building to maintain the desired working temperature. These systems operate at 460% efficiency. In simple terms this means that for every 1Kw of power input the occupier benefits from 4.6Kw of heating or cooling.
  • Air conditioning in buildings 3-9 use the latest heat pump technology. By using reverse cycle heat pumps the air conditioning is 410% efficient.
  • Hot water for units 3 to 9 is generated by taking the warm air from the building via a heat exchanger representing an efficiency of 410%.

As a result of the above the Air conditioning system will use 25% less power than for an equivalent fan coil system and the lights will use 30% less power than for a standard lighting system.

Transport

  • Easy access to public transport. Ascot rail station is two minutes walk and local bus routes are available on the Brockenhurst road and Ascot High St.
  • Bike racks and shower facilities are provided for all units making cycling to work an easy option.
  • Local shops and restaurants are within a five minute walk of the park.
  • The scheme has been designed to be accessible by all with provisions for disabled access.
  • As part of the development improvements are to be made to the entrance to Ascot Rail station.

Waste Recycling

Waste recycling points are positioned around the park to enable occupiers to dispose of waste in segregated bins. Ascot Business Park management Ltd will run the waste recycling under a central contract to ensure that all waste from the buildings is recycled efficiently.

Landscaping

  • The Park sits within an area of mature woodland which will make this a very pleasant place to work. In addition new landscaped areas have been introduced to increase the variety of flora and forna.
  • A striking feature is the introduction of green walls to enhance the boundaries in and around Queen Square.

And finally.. Energy Performance Certificates EPCs for all the buildings are rated “very good B” which is marginally below a zero carbon building.