BE-ST – National Retrofit Centre Build – IndiNature – Natural fibre construction insulation

Case Study: Commercial CLT Build

Glass facade removed, preparing the way for cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels.

Location

BE-ST site in Hamilton, Scotland.

Project Summary

For BE-ST's (Built Environment Sustainable Transformation) new National Retrofit Centre they chose to retrofit an existing 35,000 ft2 industrial space and priortise "natural, locally sourced, and sustainable materials" and minimise embodied carbon.

IndiTherm hemp insulation was used to insulate off-site panelised systems alongside CLT.

As an extension of the UK Government's National Retrofit Hub, this centre is "fostering deep collaboration between industry, academic stakeholders, public sector organisations, and citizens to create a comprehensive national retrofit response".

John Gilbert Architects.