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Saunders\u2019 eco-innovation business village centred on sustainable construction, cycling and walking has secured unanimous planning approval<\/h2>\n

The aspiration for the client, Cambridge Innovation Park Ltd<\/a>, was to develop a blueprint proposal for sustainability on the 90,000 sq ft development site at Waterbeach, a former Ministry of Defence Site.<\/p>\n

\"\"One of the UK\u2019s greenest innovation business villages in Cambridge will\u00a0incorporate the values of wellness, increase biodiversity<\/a>, encourage community use and facilitate green modes of transport.<\/p>\n

The client wanted buildings constructed in sustainable materials, employing modular solutions<\/a> and passive or low energy service strategies.<\/p>\n

Saunders worked alongside Professor John French, a leading sustainability expert, looking at solutions to develop the exemplar, low carbon, sustainable and ecologically sound business village for Cambridge Innovation Parks Limited.<\/p>\n

Three new buildings, built to low embodied carbon standards, form the first phase of the masterplan which sets out the existing and proposed buildings around a central focal green space in an ordered and legible layout.<\/p>\n

New offices are to be constructed in locally sourced, natural materials and are naturally lit and ventilated.<\/p>\n

Alongside the green space at the heart of the development, a diagonal wet spine route of ecology zones, watercourses, footpaths and cycle routes, connects the site with the adjacent proposed Waterbeach New Town development.<\/p>\n

Ensuring sustainability standards<\/h3>\n

Martin Williams, director, said: \u201cThis is a brand new vision for the working environment, a lifestyle which fosters a positive work-life balance, promoting sustainable, low carbon targets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is where new businesses and start-ups can evolve, knowing their staff will benefit.<\/p>\n

“We have worked extensively on ensuring sustainability standards are the highest possible and hope we can achieve carbon negative buildings within this first phase of the development.\u201d<\/p>\n

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