Energy efficiency and sustainability

Credit: David Levene

The Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund approved a loan to the council, enabling the upgrade and design of the venue into an energy efficient theatre, including measures to offset emissions during construction. Improvements such as energy-efficient heating, insulation, solar panels and modern building management systems.

A grant from the Greater London Authority’s Carbon Offset Fund also provided advanced lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, extra insulation to keep energy consumption low and eco-friendly materials like reclaimed wood and low volatile organic compound paints, these contribute to fewer emissions than regular solvent-based paints. 

The building is fitted with much needed efficiency and sustainability measures for its age and size.