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Our development will regenerate and intensify a current brownfield site in Edinburgh City Centre .
This sustainable net-zero carbon in operation development responds to the climate emergency through adopting extensive energy efficiency measures and renewable energy strategies by virtue of a highly insulated built fabric , solar PV array , and air source heat pump ( ASHP ) low carbon heating system . The development is aiming for a minimum BREEAM Excellent rating , WIRED Platinum rating , Gold Smart Score and a NABERS minimum target of 5 .
Located at a major transport hub close to Haymarket Station , the office proposal includes four parking spaces with electric vehicle charging capability and one accessible parking bay . The hotel is parking-free .
Commenting on this , Stamford Property Holdings Uri Goldberg said :
“ Our development will regenerate and intensify a current brownfield site in Edinburgh City Centre , meeting a significant demand for a new kind of workspace that is sustainable and enhances the wellbeing of occupiers , designed to be amongst the highest standards of ESG compliant developments coming forward .
“ Addressing a growing demand for modern office workspaces in this historic city , this will help to retain and create jobs in the city centre . Additionally , our hotel offering serves to address a clear need for bed spaces . This will allow people to work and stay in the city centre , supporting local businesses .
“ Located at a key public transport hub at Haymarket , and with high-quality public realm on offer , this net-zero development will adopt extensive energy efficiency measures and renewable energy strategies , playing an important role in helping to achieve Edinburgh ’ s drive towards becoming a Net Zero city by 2030 .
“ We are keen to discuss the opportunities on offer with any potential occupiers .”
The offices are being marketed by Mike Irvine of Savills and Chris Dougray of CBRE .
Project Team Architect – 7N Architects Civil and Structures – Woolgar Hunter Environmental Consultants , Acoustics and Air Quality - ITPEnergised Sustainability and Building Services – Atelier Ten Landscape Architect – OPEN Planning Consultant – Scott Hobbs Planning Project Manager - Edmond Shipway LLP Transport – SWECO
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