Low Carbon: 'Green' HQ for energy company
INDEPENDENT wind energy developer West Coast Energy has moved into new purpose-built headquarters in Mold.
As befits a company in the business of making renewable energy a reality, the new headquarters have been designed with the environment in mind, using a number of sustainable methods and materials.
West Coast Energy had outgrown its rented office space at Waen Farm in Mold, and the management was keen to move into their own premises as an investment in the future of the company.
The new timber clad office has been accredited under the BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) as 'excellent', and includes a glue laminated timber frame.
All the timber used in the build and furniture is Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and sourced from local suppliers.
The building's "green" roof features a covering of sedum plants to further benefit the environment and boost insulation.
The low-impact environmental build also made maximum use of local suppliers, as well as available natural resources, to reduce power usage including sun pipes for natural lighting, natural ventilation and a sustainable drainage system.
Electrical lighting is operated by movement sensor.
In addition to the move, West Coast Energy has launched a redesigned corporate identity.
The company's branding and logos have been updated to be cleaner, more modern and reflective of the organisation's sustainable ethos.
A newly designed website will also be launching soon.
The newly completed building was visited by Delyn Labour MP David Hanson, who said: "I am always heartened during these difficult economic times to see a Flintshire business thriving.
"In West Coast Energy's case this is combined with an inspirational environmental construction project. I am delighted to have toured the new headquarters to see how a successful local business has realised ambitious plans for expansion.
"West Coast Energy's new headquarters is a wonderful example of a truly environmental build, from the insulated foundations to the sedum roof."
Paula Jewson, director and company secretary, said: "We are very proud of our new headquarters, which is a great example of modern construction from sustainably-sourced materials, from under-floor heating to cyclist facilities to including showers with low water consumption sanitary fittings.
"It is a vast improvement on our previous surroundings and will bring our employees a more attractive, modern and airy working environment. What's more, all staff members will now be working in the same building - previously they had been spread across three sites."
The picture shows West Coast Energy's Paula Jewson and Gerry Jewson meet Delyn MP David Hanson, centre, at the company's new HQ in Mold.
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