Hounsome Fields Primary School
New Passivhaus school with SEN provision
We are setting the standard for creating low carbon places for working, learning and living. Our approach takes many forms, including:
We follows the classic energy hierarchy: reducing and minimising energy use; improving energy efficiency; and using renewable energy wherever possible.
We aim to reduce the amount of embodied carbon or embodied energy used during a construction project, as part of our aim to cut the whole life carbon footprints of the buildings we construct. We use embodied carbon profiling on all our major projects.
Willmott Dixon manages construction processes as sustainability as possible. We have an environmental management system which is used on all our projects, with areas such as energy use and waste measured through key performance indicators. The environmental system is reviewed annually, as part of our drive for continuous improvement in our environmental performance.
We also use local suppliers and local labour, and frequently provide training and apprenticeships in the local community. We aim to leave a positive legacy wherever we work.
Willmott Dixon expects high environmental standards of all our suppliers. We will often provide training and guidance for our supply chain, helping them to improve their approach to sustainability.
We follow recognised environmental standards for procurement of products, for example, requiring Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for all projects using timber.
Willmott Dixon frequently installs on-site renewable energy sources, to help clients reduce the running costs of their buildings.We have fitted photovoltaic (PV) panels on a huge range of projects, and we are currently fitting the UK's largest solar array at North West Bicester Eco Town. Other on-site renewables we install include ground source heat pumps and biomass plants.
We frequently work with clients to reduce the 'carbon footprint' of their building, so that its operational and whole-life costs will be lower. This includes using more thermally-efficient building products, and low-energy heating and lighting.
Many Willmott Dixon projects achieve exception environmental ratings using standards such as BREEAM and Passivhaus.
We have delivered numerous projects to BREEAM ratings of Very Good, Excellent, and Outstanding, while our credentials for Passivhaus include a university and secondary school that meet this standard for highly energy-efficient building with very low inherent energy demands.
New Passivhaus school with SEN provision
96 high-quality, sustainable homes, helping to foster inclusive and diverse communities
The second school in Leicestershire County Council’s roll-out of net-zero schools
Huge investment in Bridgend's future
297 apartments across two buildings on the former Avon Fire and Rescue headquarters site
Supporting community policing in Abergavenny
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New facility providing prayer, meeting and study space for all faiths and beliefs on campus built to Passivhaus standards
One of the world's most advanced, energy efficient Passivhaus leisure centres
Delivering a state-of-the-art net-zero carbon retirement living village
A development of 36 low-carbon homes for OX Place, Oxford City Council’s housing company
Mixed-use development providing housing, community space and public realm for local people in Westminster
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Delivering North Tyneside Council's plan for a modern transport hub and town square
Increasing energy efficiency at Queens Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham
Birmingham’s biggest office fit-out and refurbishment scheme at 10 Brindleyplace
Delivering the first phase of the council's £100million Housing Delivery Plan
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Providing 102 new quality homes in Feltham
Building the first net-zero school in Leicestershire
A new college and public sector hub in Lincolnshire
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Creating a 100% electric and zero carbon 110,000 sq ft workspace in an iconic London location.
Delivering a school upgrade incorporating a wide range of energy efficient methodologies.
65 one and two bed homes alongside communal areas such as a hairdressers and bistro to create an inclusive environment
The creation of two Passivhaus Institute Low Energy Building Standard buildings to provide 54 bedrooms for the college’s students
The build of 12 new one-bedroom apartments and six houses designed to Passivhaus standards in Trethomas and Trecenydd, Caerphilly.
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The building has been completed to a world-class, industry-leading standard with 50% of the development made up of pre-manufactured value.
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Brand new leisure centre for Staffordshire
Creating a new primary school in Andover.
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Creating a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility
Refurbishing one of Birmingham’s most well-known landmarks to create grade A office space
Tech incubator and life sciences facility for Nottingham
University of Warwick’s flagship central teaching facility