Harvesting rain from The Hub...

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An exciting new building in Bristol has achieved BREEAM excellent rating. 
The recently opened office accommodation is part of the Aztec West development
and is the new South West HQ for engineering and design consultants Atkins.

Known as The Hub, the 100,000 sq. ft. building incorporates energy and water
efficient solutions such as ground source heat pumps, an active chilled beam
cooling system, and a rainwater harvesting system.

The bespoke steel and glass structure will
be one of the region's most eco-friendly work places and sets an
excellent example of modern sustainable construction. 

Leading specialist Rainharvesting Systems Ltd. of Stroud in Gloucestershire were
chosen to supply the water saving system for the 100,000 sq. ft. three-storey building,
which is designed to meet most of the toilet flushing demand for the 1000 occupants.   

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