Building for Better
Setting new standards in environmental and social responsibility.
Forum is a brownfield regeneration project designed for net-zero carbon operation, with mixed-mode ventilation, energy efficient systems, sustainable materials, and the South West's largest carbon capturing green wall.
Net zero carbon
operation enabled
Efficient building performance
BREEAM excellent rating
Sustainability elevated
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600 square metre vertical garden
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Contains nearly 5,000 panels with 48,000 individual plants (80 plants per square metre)
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Captures carbon equivalent to 32 trees
Agents of change
Designed with connectivity and sustainability in mind, Forum is built to a BREEAM rating of Excellent and will be net-zero carbon in operation. It has been built to comfortably last 150-200 years. Thanks to smart building technologies, the space will provide flexibility for companies to adapt their work environment as teams grow.
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Net-zero carbon in operation
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BREEAM "Excellent" rating
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Platnium WiredScore
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Solar panels on roof space supplies sustainable energy to office building
Concious commuting
To promote sustainable travel, Forum is situated adjacent to the Gloucester transport hub, including the £6.4m new bus station and the train station, as well as providing bicycle parking on-site. The 393-space car park, operated by Q-Park, will include 42 spaces with electric vehicle charging points.
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Located next to Gloucester transport hub and train station
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Car parking with 42 EV charging points
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Secure cycle parking 136 spaces