Animal charity plans sustainable modifications

29/03/2010 09:58:40

 

Dogs Trust is planning a wide range of green and sustainable building upgrades to one of its centres in Shropshire.

Based in Roden, the structure will install triple-glazed windows, superinsulation and draught-cutting devices around skirting boards, doors and ceiling tiles, the Times reports.

Professor David Strong, chief executive of design consultancy Inbuilt, said the construction will also have solar panels and a boiler fuelled by wood pellets.

"We hope to cut the energy consumed by more than 60 per cent," he remarked, adding that much of the power needed for the facility could be generated onsite within a year.

According to Professor Strong, while there are currently very few ultra-low-energy buildings in the UK, changes to existing regulations are likely to cause demand to rise.

Property director at Dogs Trust Matthew Taylor said the modifications could see energy costs plummet by 25 per cent.

The not-for-profit organisation cares for approximately 16,000 canines each year at its network of 17 rehoming centres.

Posted by Kim Bardsley

 

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