Design
The Rediscovery Centre is designed by Sean Harrington Architects to the best sustainable design standards. The design reflects the optimistic vision for the facility as a flagship building. The layout of the building is specifically designed to allow a clear understanding of the processes taking place within it.
Key Design Features
The Rediscovery Centre embodies the principles of being self sufficient, zero energy and carbon neutral. The key design features are as follows:
- South Facing for passive solar gain
- Highly insulated
- solar thermal panels
- solar photovoltatic systems
- 2.5kW wind turbine
- Green roofs
- Rainwater harvesting
- Use of recycled building materials
- Wood pellet boiler
For more detailed information on the key design feature Click Here.
Renders
Plans
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Landscaping
East wall elevation