Another great example of “innovative reinvention, local regeneration and sustainability in action”. The project continues the cities new approach to redevelopment (as previously seen in the newly opened Battersea Power Station and 100 Liverpool St.), conserving resources, increasing efficiency and sourcing sustainably. The reimagined former BT building in London will become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the city targeting net zero carbon.

Demolishing buildings can have a significant environmental impact, including the loss of embodied energy in the existing building materials. The emissions associated with the construction of a new building, and the positive benefits of energy efficiency is always lessened by the demolished one that came before. Panorama St Paul’s, however, is being approached with sustainability in mind – both during construction and operation by making considerable use of what’s already there – including the original structure and more than 1,500 tonnes of stone and granite from the façade – to keep its carbon footprint to a minimum.

Retrofitting existing buildings with energy-efficient technologies, using sustainable locally sourced materials in the redevelopment process, and incorporating green spaces into the design.

With Panorama St Paul, the city is demonstrating it’s commitment to reaching net zero and creating a more sustainable future for London. It’s important that more redevelopment projects take a similar approach, as this can help to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry and support the transition to a more sustainable future proof built environment.