Mace to go fossil fuel-free in major revamp of London City office

Mace said it will prioritise a “reuse-first approach” in this project. This will involve retaining more than 70% of the existing building’s structure, with 95% of materials recycled or reused on site. It is also targeting a 66% reduction in whole-life carbon.

The building will be fossil fuel-free in operation and will use air-source heat pumps for heating, cooling and hot water generation.

Ged Simmonds, managing director of private sector at Mace Construct, said: “This ambitious retrofit project exemplifies Mace's commitment to sustainable construction, showcasing innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and set the standard for the next generation of sustainable offices.

“In the past five years, we’ve seen a growing trend in the City of London for sustainability-driven, reuse-focused office developments.”