The Citadel, the commercial office building opposite Cavendish Shopping Centre, is progressing towards its final phase of construction.
The development, when complete will, consist of a ground floor and five floors of office space (approx. 5000 m2) with four parking basement levels for 228 cars.
Atterbury Property Holdings appointed AGAMA to undertake the role of sustainability consultant for the development which included the coordination and compilation of submission documentation to achieve a 4 Star Green Star rating for Design and As Built.
Demolition commenced in May 2014 with construction beginning early in 2015. Practical completion is scheduled for later this year.
The sustainable building features will include:
The water strategy included the use of low flow fittings and dual flush toilets. The project opted for an air-cooled system, reducing potable water demand.
Cyclist facilities have been provided enabling occupants to cycle to and from work. The building is situated close to mass transport routes, promoting the use of public transport, as well as being close to amenities.
Water and electricity meters measure and manage consumption. Compared to a standard building, The Citadel is calculated to reduce potable water by 28% p/d and energy by 33% p/a.
Fresh air rates are increased to 15.1l/s/person.
Within the office 71% of occupants have access to external views and in addition 30% have high quality daylight.
More than 90% of all steel sourced for the development is either recycled/reused steel, thus reducing embodied energy and resources.
The site was previously developed limiting the ecological impact and measures were put in place to reduce the emissions of the development both during construction and operation. 
