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16 Berners Street's transformation puts sustainability first,
achieving a 907-tonne reduction in embodied carbon
through intelligent design and material reuse.

Fitzrovia's greenest new
workspace is taking shape

At 16 Berners Street, every decision has been made to go beyond best practice, retaining structure, reusing materials and setting ambitious sustainability targets to reduce carbon over the building's entire lifetime.

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Workspace
01

Low-Carbon Construction &
Material Reuse

  • Reclaimed surplus steel columns with 95% less embodied carbon than new steel
  • 100% reused bricks from the existing building
  • Majority of the existing structure retained, significantly lowering embodied carbon
02

Nature, Biodiversity &
Outdoor Spaces

  • Biodiverse green roofs supporting local wildlife
  • Private terraces on multiple floors with planting
  • Biophilic design principles throughout the building
03

Efficient Building Systems &
Sustainable Commuting

  • Efficient underfloor heating and cooling system
  • Dedicated cycle store entrance promoting active travel
  • Luxurious showers, changing facilities and lockers for sustainable commuting
Building Cross Section

Building on this commitment, 16 Berners Street integrates recognised environmental and wellness standards to guide every aspect of its design and operation.

BREEAM
01

BREEAM
Excellent

EPC
02

EPC
A

WELL
03

WELL
Good

UKGBC
04

UKGBC:
Carbon Net Zero

NABERS
05

NABERS
5 Stars

RIBA 2030
06

RIBA 2030:
Compliant Design

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