Knowle West Media Centre, Bristol

Completed

2008

Client

Knowle West Media Centre

Architect

White Design

Awards

The South West C+ Carbon Positive Award for Carbon Positive Communities

Bristol Civic Society Environmental Award

David Alsop Sustainability Award, IStructE Awards 2009 (Shortlist)

RICS Regional Award 2009

This project was a new digital multimedia centre for the local community of Knowle West in Bristol.

The building includes an auditorium, teaching spaces, communal offices and meeting rooms. It was constructed using a modular straw bale system and includes a biomass boiler, solar hot water generation and below ground rainwater harvesting system.

The building is predominantly naturally ventilated with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery for the noise sensitive spaces.

E3 Consulting Engineers LLP is registered in England and Wales. Registration Number: OC 350589

E3 Consulting Engineers LLP is registered in England and Wales. Registration Number: OC 350589