Steve Clarke
Renewables East
The Building
OrbisEnergy will be the flagship building for renewable wind, wave and tidal power across the East of England.
Spearheading the region's fast growing renewable offshore energy sector, OrbisEnergy will deliver flexible office, boardroom and conferencing facilities for more than 30 small and medium sized companies involved in this fast expanding energy industry sector.
Built over five storeys, the landmark building will be a physical focus, bringing together engineering companies, suppliers, service providers and private investors, to help generate work, projects and contracts.
Its unique design, from the stunning glass atrium, to the informal meeting and social spaces, will make OrbisEnergy the perfect environment for generating ideas and for effective networking.
Just 30 metres from the shore, and raised up on stilts – to give under-building parking - OrbisEnergy offers expansive sea views. To guard against harsh seashore conditions, OrbisEnergy features permeable rain screen cladding, and is designed to shade occupants from bright coastal sunshine. Features include the latest communication and Internet links, plus security gating and CCTV for peace of mind.
With solar thermal heating, the concrete sub-structure reduces year-round temperature fluctuations making the building energy efficient and self-regulating. Power comes from the locally sourced woodchip biomass boiler.
OrbisEnergy is designed to BREEAM (Build Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method) standards, reflecting its low environmental impact.
OrbisEnergy will become a catalyst for growth, and play a vital part in helping regenerate the Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth areas.
Construction of the OrbisEnergy building is progressing rapidly as seen in the above photograph taken in November 07.
