Showpiece Asda store pockets an Excellent rating
July 1, 2009
The new £27 million Asda store in Bootle, Merseyside, has achieved a BREEAM "Excellent" rating and should emit 50% less carbon than a typical store while diverting 95% of operational waste away from landfill.
The flagship store is a timber-frame construction and also used reclaimed bricks from Liverpool Docks in its construction.
"BREEAM provided us with a highly useful structure to tackle the environmental aspirations of the project." Mark Orpin of Asda Stores said. "Key targets were set early at the design stage to ensure the Bootle store will act as an exemplar project not only for future Asda stores but also for other large-scale retail projects."
Asda is segregating all waste that is produced — including food waste, dry-recyclables and non-recyclable material — so that it can be sent to a purpose-built recycling centre in nearby Skelmersdale.
Waste heat recovery is specified for at least 80% of refrigeration units and used to meet part of the store's space and water heating needs.
Extensive use of natural light is included into the design, which incorporates sun pipes, a translucent wall and north facing roof lights. With regard to water use, efficient products are specified throughout including dual flush WCs, aerated taps, passive infra red sensor urinals and low flow showers.
Finally, a sedum roof over the store's warehouse area provides a habitat for wildlife as well as providing better insulation and improved water retention. The external landscaping includes locally sourced trees and plants that require minimal watering.
BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method) is the leading environmental assessment method for buildings around the world, with over 110,000 buildings certified and over half a million registered.
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