Sustainability

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Not only does the building have ‘best in class’ energy efficiency but the retention of Aurora's façade and structure help to make it Glasgow's most sustainable office. The building enables Net Zero Carbon in Operation and our focus on biophilic design sets the building apart.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL CREDENTIALS

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77.4% of
Embodied
Carbon* Retained

(Estimated, ECA being completed)

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Unique Hybrid
VRF - less refrigerant,
38% lower
GWP

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New energy efficient
M&E throughout
(including Hybrid VRF)

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Net Zero Carbon
in Operation
(all electric)

AURORA’S TARGETS

EPC ‘A+’

36 kWh/m².yr

Excellent

Excellent

Gold

(pre-assessment only)

Platinum

Gold

LOW CARBON -

ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS

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Transport

Prime CBD location, with excellent public transport links

15 minutes from Glasgow Airport

61 secure car parking spaces with 4 accessible parking spaces

Integrated bus service point

Extensive cycling storage (200 spaces) & changing facilities

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Waste Management

Weightron waste management platform – measure and record occupier waste to drive waste reduction

Recycling Centre with segregated waste

Water efficient components

Leak prevention systems

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Health & Wellbeing

Extensive communal rooftop terrace including meeting area and landscaping

WELL certification – pre-assessment with Gold target

Cycle storage - 200 spaces with associated lockers and 21 showers

Fitness studio, changing rooms and drying lockers

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Energy & Carbon

77.4% reduced Embodied Carbon* & Net Zero Carbon in operation

‘A’ rated
(score = 5)

Innovation hybrid VRF (38% lower GWP)

100% fully electric (no fossil fuels on site) & full EV charging capacity

Recycled and re-used raised access flooring and on-site hoarding

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Management

BREEAM
In Use

Occupier
Green MoU

Energy
Management Platform