Design & Environment
Design & Environment
The Worcester Library and History Centre aspires to provide a carbon neutral delivery of services, in line with the County Council's Carbon Management Plan and the University's environmental objectives.
We have set challenging targets for energy performance, emissions reductions, water management, use of recycled materials and adaptation to climate change. The outcome is a building which will set a new standard for the sustainable design and construction of public buildings in the PFI sector and beyond.
Due to the building's location, we have incorporated flood alleviation measures into the overall site design. This has provided an opportunity to create a natural habitat within the City encouraging plant, animal and bird life which is characteristic to Worcestershire.
Our commitment to source and procure materials from the local supply chain means the creation of the building will stimulate the local economy at a much needed time.
The building and its landscape setting are as much a part of the learning resource and discovery experience as the books, archives and exhibits within the building. The shape of the building creates a skyline which is reminiscent of the Malvern Hills and of the pottery kilns of Worcester porcelain.
Galliford Try's Design Team
Architects:
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios LLP
Environmental and Building Services Engineers:
Max Fordham Consulting Engineers
Structural Engineers:
Hyder Consulting
Landscape Architects:
Grant Associates
Key Fact
Key Fact