Low Energy Air Filters Installed in the World's Most Environmentally Friendly Building

LONDON, November 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The Co-operative Group's new head office in Manchester has been declared the most environmentally-friendly building in the world.  One Angel Square has Camfil M7 HiFlo 12 pocket Micro-fibre glass medium low energy air filters installed, contributing to the energy efficiency of the HVAC System

These air filters were selected using Camfil Life Cycle Costing software to ensure minimum running costs with consistent high lifetime particle removal efficiency. This selection process was done in conjunction with the design engineers on this prestigious Manchester project. The design of the supply air system was made with sustainability as a top priority using the low level duct system to heat the incoming air and cleaned by Eurovent energy Class A rated filters.

The building was given the accolade on the day (14 November) that Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, toured One Angel Square and then unveiled a plaque to mark the formal opening of the 14 storey building in the city centre.

The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), an internationally acclaimed system of assessing buildings, gave One Angel Square a score of 95.16% - the highest ever awarded.

The unprecedented award comes as a result of the building's many environmentally friendly features, which include power generated from crops grown on the Group's farms; heating and cooling the premises by drawing air below the basement and redistributing it at the earth's core temperature; and a double skin façade that acts as a 'duvet' to insulate the offices in the winter and ventilate it in the summer.

One Angel Square is phase one of NOMA, a major scheme to redevelop 20 acres of the northern part of Manchester city centre. The 10-year programme will create a truly mixed use district, incorporating office space, residential, and leisure facilities.

Euan Sutherland, The Co-operative Group Chief Executive, said:

"From the outset the Group set very high aspirations for the green credentials of the new building but for One Angel Square to be recognised as the most environmentally friendly building in the world is a truly remarkable achievement."

Gavin Dunn, Director of BREEAM, BRE Global, said:

"This achievement of the highest score ever under BREEAM reflects an ambitious vision and commitment from The Co-operative Group and their project team. They have created a highly sustainable, extremely low carbon space. An excellent working environment with deep green credentials."

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