Pictured: The Passivhaus office building used for the launch
of the East Midlands Office Agents group
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.
For more information about Lambert Smith Hampton, please visit
their website here: www.lsh.co.uk