Charity green
The Green House renovates a disused, derelict 1962 office block with modern, flexible workspace – for 25 charities to work under the same roof.
📍Location
🏢Building Details
50,000 sq ft., 6-storeys
Refurbishment + extension of existing building
Completed 2019 – Winner AJ Retrofit Award 2019
👷🏾♀️Developer & Contractor
Conrad Peberdy – Managing Director @ Ethical Property
Narendra Vekaria – Commercial Manager @ ARJ Construction
✍️Architects & Engineers
Andrew Waugh – Director @ Waugh Thistleton Architects
Anthony Thistleton-Smith – Founder & Director @ Waugh Thistleton Architects
David Lomax – Associate Director @ Waugh Thistleton Architects
James Atha – Director @ Veretec
Mark Skelly – Founding Director @ Skelly & Couch Ltd
🌱Sustainability
BREEAM Excellent
Original concrete structure retained + internal space extended using low-weight CLT structure
Optimised building form: double skin façade acts as an acoustic + thermal buffer while enhancing natural ventilation
Maximised use of passive energy: using existing thermal mass + daylight linked and absence detection lighting
Rooftop PVs offset building energy consumption
🥦 Wellbeing
Communal roof terrace featuring wild flower meadow
Full-height timber atrium with lime render and curtain walling: optimises lightness, spaciousness and breathability
Open plan tea points and comfy breakout spaces create informal hubs on every floor
70+ bike racks, 3 showers, including 1 fully accessible
🎈Bonus feature
It’s owned and managed by The Ethical Property Company – a UK leader in providing affordable workspace to charities and community organisations. One charity tenant praises: “An unexpected benefit of being based in The Green House is sharing it with likeminded organisations. Working in the same building as our partners has improved collaboration and brought clarity. It’s given us strength in numbers. We feel like we’re not out there alone; we’re part of a bigger movement – it’s invaluable!”
🔗 Check it out https://waughthistleton.com/the-green-house/
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