Birmingham New Street Station
The site is in the centre of Birmingham, a highly populated city located in the English midlands.
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To convert an energy intensive system of heating, cooling and ventilation, which was poorly maintained and controlled into a modern, green, sustainable development while adhering to stringent rail standards.
Network rail worked with a number of designers and regulatory bodies to create a station that would achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’. The completed station includes, low energy LED lighting, efficient water spray taps to conserve water, combined heat and power, natural ventilation where...
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Potential impacts/ benefits |
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Challenges addressed |
Enhancing sustainable urbanisation |
Restoring ecosystems and their functions |
Developing climate change mitigation |
Developing climate change adaptation |
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Climate resilience |
· More energy efficient buildings · Reduction of energy in the production of new buildings and building materials |
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Urban Regeneration |
· Changing image of the urban environment |
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Green Space management and enhancing/conserving urban biodiversity |
· Improve air quality · Increase well being |
· Increase biodiversity |
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Water management |
· Reduce cost for water treatment |
· Reduce run-off · Reduce load to sewer system |
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Can be used for other train stations in need of regeneration.
The project was successful because sustainability was thought about before the designs were drawn up.
It is important to keep all stakeholders involved from start to finish and keep continuous communication throughout.
Funding came from the local council and Advantage West Midlands.
