To create a more sustainable building, I have incorporated a sedum roof. This helps to insulate the building therefore less artificial heat providers will be needed, saving both money and electricity as well as insulating noise so that those in the park aren't disturbed from their tranquility. Also, the sedum roof helps the drainage of the building and this is especially useful due to the climate of Skipton. The sedum roof will also absorb 5kg of carbon dioxide per square metre anually, therefore helping to reduce global warming.
Another feature is the timber cladding as this is locally sourced, therefore reducing the carbon footprint of the material and it can also be reused. Timber is also a sustainable resource as it can be replanted.
The glass wall also benefits the environment as it is south facing therefore less artificial lighting will be needed to run the building saving energy and electricity, especially as facing south it maximises the amount of sunlight. As the glass is triple glazed it will also help insulate the building, again saving energy and money on heating.
LED lights also help the environment due to using less energy to produce the same amount of light, therefore saving energy.
Another feature is the timber cladding as this is locally sourced, therefore reducing the carbon footprint of the material and it can also be reused. Timber is also a sustainable resource as it can be replanted.
The glass wall also benefits the environment as it is south facing therefore less artificial lighting will be needed to run the building saving energy and electricity, especially as facing south it maximises the amount of sunlight. As the glass is triple glazed it will also help insulate the building, again saving energy and money on heating.
LED lights also help the environment due to using less energy to produce the same amount of light, therefore saving energy.