Bruntwood
Foundation
Located in Altrincham just South of Manchester, Foundation is a joint venture development between Trafford Council and Bruntwood
This regeneration project is a perfect example of how to address sustainability, economic transformation and social inclusion utilising previously vacant properties in key town centre locations. The internal fit-out and transformation is still ongoing but with new commercial tenants already taking residency, it’s changing by the day!
375sqm
size m2
36,000
no of plants
14
species
type
HYVERT+
architect
BDP
contractor
Cubic Works
estimated carbon absorption p.a.
450 kg
Retrofit and Repurpose
Positioned directly opposite Altrincham's busy interchange, Foundation is already making a huge impact both visually and environmentally, with it's HYVERT living wall to five 'front-facing' elevations.
By retrofitting an existing building with a HYVERT living wall, our clients saved substantial amounts of embodied carbon from not using new building construction materials and also the future life cycle carbon as the plants sequester CO2 over the next 20 years.
The plants are grown locally at our commercial nursery HQ and the patent pending module design which keeps the plants thriving is manufactured locally in Manchester using recycled plastics.
Using local businesses for the regeneration ensures the council's funding directly supports the region.
Sustainable Benefits
The environmental monitoring used for HYVERT Foundation has benefited Trafford Council by providing much needed local air quality data and also the developer Bruntwood, allowing them to optimise construction related pollution across their portfolio.
And this environmental monitoring will continue to record data over the upcoming years meaning even better results for both residents and visitors of Altrincham.
HYVERT Foundation will also boost biodiversity and support around 125 invertebrate species, serving as a habitat and food source for various urban wildlife, including bats and birds.
And is capable of dampening up to 9.3db of sound on average, helping the occupants inside the building experience a more tranquil space.
The sound dampening will also benefit passers by as the plants absorb sound which would previously have reflected off the brick wall, in turn producing a quieter and more enjoyable experience when walking by.
"Foundation’s HYVERT green wall stands tall as a beacon of environmental innovation in Altrincham. Beyond its visually striking presence, it serves as a vibrant gateway for Altrincham, championing sustainability and public health for both our customers and the wider community.
Its impact reverberates far beyond aesthetics, embodying Bruntwood and Trafford Council’s commitment to creating thriving and sustainable places.”
Aisling McNulty
Development, Building and Construction Director at Bruntwood
