Case Studies
To share learnings from the approaches, challenges and achievements of our members with the wider industry, we develop case studies showcasing best-practice or innovative projects our members have undertaken.
IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet
IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet
All Case Studies
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Ecological Master Plan in London
07 September 2015
As part of The Crown Estate’s ecological master plan for its holdings in Regent Street and St James’s, the organisation is creating a green corridor linking Regent's Park and St James's Park. Plans include green roofs, brown roofs, green walls, pocket habitats, community gardens, street trees, window boxes and planters, as well as bird boxes, bat boxes and bee hives. Through its estate-wide approach, The Crown Estate will create valuable habitats for wildlife and improve the experience for people living, working and visiting the area.
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
Member: The Crown Estate
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Grosvenor’s Sustainable Retrofit at 119 Ebury Street
31 July 2015
119 Ebury Street in Belgravia is the UK’s first listed building to achieve BREEAM Outstanding for its proposed design, the highest possible rating. Grosvenor worked closely with Historic England and Westminster City Council to design a scheme that both protects the historically significant fabric of the residential property and achieves leading sustainability standards.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Grosvenor
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Green Roofs in Central London
03 July 2015
When British Land first included green roofs in its Sustainability Brief for Developments in 2004, the firm needed to work closely with its design partners and property teams to design, plant and maintain habitats that really enhanced biodiversity. Since then, British Land has created green roofs on 12 new buildings in central London, with more under design, and has successfully retrofitted them to three existing buildings.
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
Member: British Land
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Energy Centre at Spring Mews
12 June 2015
Thanks to a highly efficient, low-carbon energy centre at Spring Mews in Vauxhall, CLS Holding’s new mixed-use development substantially exceeded its planning consent target of 25% better carbon efficiency than Part L 2010 Building Regulations as well as minimising environmental impacts and offering low energy costs to occupiers.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: CLS Holdings
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Air Source Energy at Regent’s Place
19 May 2015
At 350 Euston Road at Regent’s Place, owner British Land and management team Broadgate Estates Ltd have reduced energy use for ...
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: British Land
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LaSalle's Energy Reduction Programme
15 May 2015
LaSalle Investment Management started implementing its Energy Reduction Programme in June 2013 across UK assets with the largest ...
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: LaSalle Investment Management
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Reducing Risks of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
08 May 2015
Aberdeen Asset Management minimised risks to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards by reviewing and reassessing EPC's.
Topic: Measurement & Reporting
Type: Case Studies
Member: abrdn
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Refurbishment at St James’
08 May 2015
Bruntwood's refurbishment has enhanced occupier demand and rental income for the building, as well as protecting capital value.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Bruntwood