West Coast Estates (WCE) and Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) have worked in partnership to redevelop and repurpose 1A Minto Drive, a 20,000sqft warehouse and yard, complete with integral office accommodation and on-site parking.

Following net zero best practice, rather than demolish the old warehouse and rebuild, our aim was to breathe new life into the site by recycling and retrofitting as much of the existing building as possible.

In line with the ETZ Net Zero Framework, our sustainable approach to the renovation allowed a significant proportion of the site materials - including the foundations and walls, the steel frame sub-structure and the fire doors - to be diverted from landfill, therefore reducing carbon emissions. In addition we have:

adopted a more energy efficient design and architecture
retained the frame, floor and walls
recycled and reused existing materials where possible
used lower-carbon materials and focused on building performance
employed local contractors and suppliers

Finished to the highest specification in accordance with ETZ's ethos of sustainability, the modern and environmentally friendly final product is what you would expect from a thoughtfully designed commercial space in the heart of the ETZ, with access to high quality amenities, a green energy network, excellent travel routes, recreational greenspaces, and world class support network.