Southport Eco Centre
This competition winning scheme on a prominent seafront site forms the point of arrival for the town's park and ride facility and a key component in the town's transport infrastructure. It is also intended to be a leading edge demonstration of sustainable architecture, and an exhibition centre for the Council's Agenda 21 programme. A 9KW wind turbine, geo-thermal and solar heat sources, produce all of the building's energy needs, and the design provides a practical demonstration of a wide range of sustainable principles and technologies including renewable energy, recycling and minimising environmental impact.
Date: 2000-present
Budget: £1 million
Client: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sustainability achievements:
- Key Agenda 21 demonstration project
- Park and ride facility
- Sympathetic timber clad design fitting for the fragile sand-dune ecosystem
- Rainwater recycled for grey water uses
- Zero energy consumption
- 9KW wind turbine
- Solar panels
- Ground source heat pump
- Super insulated
- Recycled blown insulation in roof
- Orientated to utilize solar gain
- Natural lighting
- Exhibition centre and teaching facility promoting sustainability
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