INTRODUCING IRELAND’S MOST SUSTAINABLE HOTEL 18/11/2021 The newly opened Wren Urban Nest, based in the heart of Dublin, is a 137-room, nine floor hotel designed and built using the most advanced carbon reduction technologies, making it one of Europe’s most sustainable hotels in a major city centre. Eliminating the need for fossil fuels, the building uses 100% renewable energy and is the first hotel in Ireland to comply with the World Green Building Council’s definition of ‘Net Zero Operational Carbon’, without having to purchase carbon offsets. We delivered architectural, civil and structural and mechanical and electrical engineering design consultancy on the project. The team has taken a number of steps to set the agenda and exceed ‘Net Zero Operational Carbon’ status and to create an overall ethical and sustainable guest experience. The unique design and commitment to sustainability place Wren at the forefront of international hotel innovation. The design of the hotel focuses on compact luxury and energy efficiency, with small format bedrooms decorated and accessorised with the best contemporary Irish craft, a showcase for Irish design from brand to bed, confidently supported with smart, sustainable technologies. Director of Moran Hospitality and Hotel Operator, Tracey Moran explains: “The unique architectural design of the hotel is a testament to our wonderful collaborators at BDP. We couldn’t be more excited to have Wren Urban Nest open. We are passionate about the environment and believe in taking little steps towards a better planet. Our guests can expect bags of personality and a bespoke Dublin city experience that does not compromise on luxury while still doing their bit." RELATED LINKS WREN HOTEL MICHAEL MULLEN PATRICK KAVANAGH CONTACT - NEWSLETTER © 2021 BDP

BUILDING TO COP26 IN GLASGOW 27/10/2021 As the city of Glasgow plays host to the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26), our interdisciplinary design teams continue their efforts to influence global climate change and the sustainability agenda. THE ENTERPRISE CENTRE AT UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA SELECTED FOR COP26 BUILT ENVIRONMENT VIRTUAL PAVILION SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER MARKS COMPLETION OF £120M GLASGOW QUEEN STREET REBUILD CONTACT - NEWSLETTER © 2021 BDP

URBAN DESIGN “RAPID GLOBAL URBANISATION AND THE REBALANCING OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPERATIVES POSE FASCINATING CHALLENGES. CREATIVITY IS AT THE HEART OF OUR RESPONSE; SHAPING PLACES THAT ARE ATTRACTIVE, COMPETITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE.” Francis Glare, urban design director Show all CONTACT - NEWSLETTER © 2021 BDP