Practical completion reached at flagship sustainable building

RO Group has celebrated practical completion at its flagship sustainable development in Milton Keynes.

Among a host of sustainability features, its Silbury House office scheme will have sensors to control water usage, and electrical devices will be switched off out of hours.

It will boast solar panels and EV chargers, heat recovery VRF air conditioning and air quality monitor. The building targets BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A and three-star Fitwel accreditation will be sought.

The June 27 event was attended by contributors to its success and property professionals from the region and London. Guests included John Tarbet, head of carbon management services at Planet Mark, which worked with RO Group for three years on its sustainability.

He said: “Silbury House is a testament to what can be achieved when sustainability is integrated into the core of building design and operation. By prioritising environmental impact, social responsibility, and occupant health, the property sets a new standard for commercial properties. It is a shining example of how sustainable practices can drive down carbon emissions and enhance the wellbeing of its occupants.”

Edward Rowlandson, group managing director at RO, said: “We are immensely proud of Silbury House and thank all those that have helped us achieve our goal of providing the most sustainable office building in Milton Keynes.

“This building reflects our holistic approach to sustainability, incorporating various solutions, including smart machine learning technology, renewable energy generation and a wide variety of wellbeing initiatives. We remain dedicated to environmental excellence and to improving the social and health aspects of this flagship building’s performance.”

Image below shows solar panels on part of the building.