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23/06/2010
iConic building wins Green Apple
The iCon centre for sustainable construction, currently being built in Daventry, has won a National Green Apple Award for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage.
The Green Apple Awards, presented by The Green Organisation, are part of an annual international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world.
The iCon building will be a national centre of excellence for sustainable construction and green technologies. The scheme will provide accommodation for up to 60 businesses in the emerging market of sustainable construction.
The businesses will benefit from on-site support and advice from the Sustainable Construction iNet, as well as Construction Futures. The Centre will also have a conference hall for up to 300 people.
The iCon will follow the energy-efficiency principles it promotes. It will use air source heat pumps and will be constructed using materials that will limit the need for heating or air conditioning. This includes 'phase change' panels in the ceiling that can absorb or emit heat, depending on the temperature.
The building has been designed to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating.
Roger Mendonca, chief operating officer at West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, said: "As well as being an attractive landmark, the iCon is a truly green building that will set an example to other buildings across the country. Equally importantly, it will bring new jobs and investment to the local area, and provide a home to some cutting edge companies in the field of sustainable construction. The building is starting to rise now and it will be fascinating to watch it take shape over coming months."
www.wndc.co.uk
The Green Apple Awards, presented by The Green Organisation, are part of an annual international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world.
The iCon building will be a national centre of excellence for sustainable construction and green technologies. The scheme will provide accommodation for up to 60 businesses in the emerging market of sustainable construction.
The businesses will benefit from on-site support and advice from the Sustainable Construction iNet, as well as Construction Futures. The Centre will also have a conference hall for up to 300 people.
The iCon will follow the energy-efficiency principles it promotes. It will use air source heat pumps and will be constructed using materials that will limit the need for heating or air conditioning. This includes 'phase change' panels in the ceiling that can absorb or emit heat, depending on the temperature.
The building has been designed to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating.
Roger Mendonca, chief operating officer at West Northamptonshire Development Corporation, said: "As well as being an attractive landmark, the iCon is a truly green building that will set an example to other buildings across the country. Equally importantly, it will bring new jobs and investment to the local area, and provide a home to some cutting edge companies in the field of sustainable construction. The building is starting to rise now and it will be fascinating to watch it take shape over coming months."
www.wndc.co.uk
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