GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry Building, Jubilee Campus, Architects
GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry
GSK Labs in Nottingham, East Midlands, England, UK – design by Fairhursts Design Group
7 Mar 2018
BREEAM Awards 2018 Winner
Award for Carbon neutral laboratory at The University of Nottingham Innovation Park:
Award for GSK Centre for Sustainable Chemistry, Nottingham
13 Aug 2017
GlaxoSmithKline’s Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry
Location: Jubilee Campus, 6 Triumph Road, Nottingham, England, UK
GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, Nottingham Building
Design: Fairhursts Design Group
This project provides an environment for sustainable chemistry over two-storeys (4500m2) which is energy and resource efficient.
Achieving carbon neutrality was the single most important driver in the design, material selection and form of construction.
Constructed with a glulam timber frame, the building is finished with western red cedar boarding and single-fired terracotta rain screen cladding.
The selection of CLT for the floor structure enabled large structural bays to be formed rapidly and the stringent vibration criteria for the laboratory to be met.
CLT panels were also used to form the roof deck, exterior walls, and internal divisions. Inside, lightweight partitions form cellular spaces which are fully adaptable.
Four large prefabricated glulam and CLT extraction ‘horns’, fabricated off-site, were fitted to the ridge of the building maximising natural ventilation and fume extraction.
GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry – Building Information
Location: Nottingham
Architect: Fairhursts Design Group
Client/Owner: University of Nottingham
Structural Engineer: Engenuiti, Aecom
Main Contractor/Builder: Morgan Sindall
Joinery Company: B&K Structures
Timber Cladding Specialist: Forestside
Wood Supplier: Binderholz
Wood Species: German Spruce, Austrian Spruce, American Red Cedar
GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, Nottingham Building Shortlisted for the Wood Awards 2017
Twenty outstanding structures have been nominated for the Wood Awards 2017 shortlist, featuring some of Britain’s best architectural designs in wood. The judging panel was led by architect Michael Morrison of Purcell.
The shortlist will be showcased at the London Design Fair (Stand B05, Hall T2), Old Truman Brewery, 21st-24th September
Photos provided by Wood Awards
Wood Awards Shortlisting for GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, Nottingham Building
Location: The University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, 6 Triumph Rd, Nottingham NG7 2GA, England, UK
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