IT IS PREDICTED THE SYSTEM WILL HALVE CO_2 EMISSIONS

摘要

Burgess Park Community Sports Centre, designed by Studio E Architects, has a low-energy design and is a building making extensive use of renewables. Its heating and hot-water comes mainly from a ground-source heat-pump system. A photovoltaic array that forms part of the southerly facade provides some electricity to the building. But, as with any good energy story, it begins with the built form rather than the energy technologies. Burgess Park is an extensive, informal park in south-east London. Towards its east end is an all-weather pitch and a set of eight turf pitches, and between these is the new sports centre, accommodating changing spaces for 128 players plus officials, toilets, reception, and cafe, the latter open to anyone using the park. This has to be a tough building, particularly as the park is unlocked at night. Southwark is ready to risk some vandalism for the openness of the building.