CONSTRUCTION TO COMMENCE ON THE HANGING GARDENS OF SALFORD

When complete in May 2023 it will be the largest Net Zero 'Green Wall' in Europe and it is being constructed by Bowmer + Kirkland right here on the corner of Irwell and Stanley Street in our very own City of Salford.

The English Cities Fund has invested £36m in the construction of the ground-breaking 12-storey block which will provide 115,00 sq ft of useable floorspace.

The building aims to break new ground in sustainable development as the EFC aim for a 5.5 Star NABERS rating which would mean it is in a league of its own within the UK if achieved.

It has been designed with Net Zero in mind and will make use of a range of innovative technologies and approaches to achieve its ambitious goals.

A few of the technologies to be employed are:

  Enhanced, demand-controlled ventilation.

  CO2 monitoring throughout the building.

  An array of Solar Panels.

  Air source heat pumps & a total ban on fossil fuel usage within the building.

'Eden' as it has been named, will add to its sustainability credentials by the addition of a striking 'Living' facade, the largest in Europe.

The 43,000 sq ft exterior wall will be covered with an array of plants, bird boxes and insect hotels, providing a habitat for birds and pollinators. The lavish greenery will also function as a barrier to the elements and will increase the buildings thermal performance as a result.

An additional bonus will be that the wall will be completely self sufficient, requiring minimal maintenance. 

The project is slated for completion in May 2023 and will be a welcome sight amongst the otherwise dull and dreary office blocks which festoon the area.