National property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has successfully let the first PassivHaus accredited office in the UK. Acting on behalf of Raynsway Properties, LSH has let a 6,000 sq ft office on Watermead Business Park, Syston in Leicester to Interserve Plc.
PassivHaus is an assessment system which measures a building’s environmental efficiency and the working environment.
Jane Taylor, Director at LSH Leicester, said: “We were delighted to be involved with the letting of the first Passivhaus accredited office in the UK. Adding Interserve Plc to the already high calibre list of tenants at Watermead Business Park further enhances the credibility of the already established site.”
Interserve wanted to construct its own new regional office in Leicester using materials and methods that would optimise the buildings green credentials, significantly reducing energy costs and positioning it at the cutting edge of commercial property design. Watermead was the preferred location, with excellent accessibility and prominence. Raynsway Properties were approached with the project and embraced the inclusion of a Passivhaus building in their portfolio.
With estimated utility costs at just £2,800 pa the building includes triple glazing, intelligent external blinds, earth tube technology and super insulation.
There have been several launch events at the new Interserve Leicester Office in conjunction with Raynsway Properties, including an Office Agents Society event, two ProCon events and an East Midlands Agents launch, with more planned. Details are available on request from Jane Taylor at LSH on 0116 2552694.
Tom Watkinson of Raynsway Properties said “Passive energy efficiency has to be the principle focus in delivering a low carbon development. The excellent collaborative approach on Watermead between the architect (CMPG), M&E Consultants (CPW) and the delivery contractor (Interserve) ensured that energy efficiency was built into the fabric and structure of the building for its entire life span.
“Raynsway offers a ‘can do’ approach to potential tenant’s. Addressing individual differing needs has helped us to attract some very impressive tenants such as Lafarge Industries, Flogas (UK) Limited, Sytner Bentley and more recently Dunelm Mills who have relocated their headquarters to Watermead Business Park. Watermead Business Park is the only large, premium quality office development on the north side of Leicester. ”
For further information relating to Watermead Business Park or Passivhaus, please contact the agents, LSH.
