We want to demonstrate through the design, delivery and operation of the Training Café and Farm, our commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality.
Renewable technology
- Solar panel(s) panel on roof
Recycling
- Rainwater storage for irrigation/ animals
- Bin storage for separate recycling requirements – BREEAM[1] standard
Water Reduction
- Low volume cisterns to WCs
- Sensor or automatic taps to WCs
Building Services
- All electric building
- Centralised air heating units with low SFPs & high heat recovery efficiencies
- Highly efficient 4-pipe air source heat pumps providing simultaneous heating and cooling
- LED lighting throughout
- Daylight and presence detection through DALI2 controls
Passive Technology
- Automatic opening vents to roof area to assist in controlling the internal environment
Green technology
- Electric vehicle charging points in car parking areas
Building elements
- Sustainable drainage solutions
- Movable or automatic louvres/ screens to window areas
- External shading to south/ westerly elevations
Low carbon building components
- Off-site production of timber walls and structure
Sustainability accreditations
- Energy Performance Certificate rating A
- BREEAM Excellent
Farm vehicles/ equipment
- Electric instead of diesel
1 Building Research Establishment Assessment Methodology
2 Digital Addressable Lighting Interface
