Case Studies

Sector: Offices

Location: Peterborough, UK

Architect: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

Photography: Martine Hamilton Knight

The two-storey office building was designed in accordance with Passive House principles - a set of five rigorous guidelines employed to help new build projects achieve maximum energy efficiency. Because this approach dictates the use of minimal space conditioning,

British Sugar decided to house their heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) units under the RMG600 raised access floor system.

A range of flooring finishes were specified throughout the building. The Comms Room was fitted with bonded resilient finishes, taking advantage of the anti-static qualities, while the offices were carpeted. porcelain finish was installed with screw-down panels to ensure no movement or cracking.

The real innovation in finishing can be seen in the buildings central atrium, a space designed to harness natural daylight and minimise the need for powered lighting, where Attiro European Oak veneer engineered timber flooring was chosen.