Strata SE1 is the first development in the world where wind turbines have been integrated within the fabric of the building. The three five bladed nine metre diameter wind turbines are anticipated to produce 50MWh of electricity per year for the landlords supply, approximately 8% of Strata SE1's estimated total energy consumption.
Other sustainable aspects of Strata SE1 include:
- District heating system.
- Bespoke high thermal performing facade with an air permeability leakage rate that is 50% better than current building regulations.
- Whole house ventilation system with heat recovery.
- Low energy light bulbs in all landlord areas and 40% of the lighting in each apartment.
- Absence and presence lighting control system to all landlord areas.
- Car park lighting control provided with motion detection that reduces lighting by 50% when there is no movement.
- Connection to the planned Elephant & Castle Multi Utility Services Company community combined heat and power and grey water system (MUSCo).
Strata SE1's sustainable design will reduce carbon emissions for the development and enable Strata SE1's residents to benefit from lower domestic operating costs, lower service charges, healthier internal environmental conditions and general improvement in their wellbeing.