Archetech Issue 47 2020 | Page 105

The apartments within the tower are equipped with smart KNX home automation facilities to enable adjustment of lighting, environmental systems, blinds and AV from touch screen panels. Principal Tower is the final part of the Principal Place scheme, which comprises a 15-storey commercial building, which is currently occupied by Amazon’s London headquarters, with six resturants occupying the base of the scheme. Alongside the office space is the Principal Tower, one of the tallest residential buildings in London. The development creates a thriving new neighbourhood in the up- and-coming area. The Engineering design includes an on-site energy centre with facility to connect to local heat networks. All apartments have achieved CSH (Code for Sustainable Homes) level 4 certification aided by the high performing façade, greywater recycling facilities and energy efficient systems. www.hurleypalmerflatt.com THE ENGINEERING DESIGN INCLUDES AN ON-SITE ENERGY CENTRE WITH FACILITY TO CONNECT TO LOCAL HEAT NETWORKS.