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DAFF Headquarters, Isle of Man
An eco-friendly workplace solution for the employees and visitors of the Department of Agriculture, in the Isle of Man.
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Project Overview
The project brief for DAFF Head quarters involved the construction of an eco-friendly Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry headquarters at St John’s. The centre incorporates 1800m² of open plan office accommodation on two floor levels.
As part of the propoal Curtins provided a sustainable design using natural materials from sustainable sources. The structure incorporates extensive use of timber in the form of I beams for external walls, I beams for the sedum roof joists, timber joist ground floor and a glulam beam and column frame above the first floor.
The Challenge
1. The client’s brief required a sustainable design using natural materials from sustainable sources wherever possible.
2. The building is located in close proximity to the River Glass and the sea.
Our Solution
1. The structure incorporates extensive use of timber in the form of I beams for external walls, I beams for the sedum roof joists, timber joist
ground floor and a glulam beam and column frame above the first floor.
2. To mitigate the risk of flooding, the building was constructed on stilts.
Project Highlights
BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Rating
Warmcell (recycled newspaper) insulation for walls and floors
Naturally ventilated and uses biomass heating
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Insite
Learn MoreCurtins’ bespoke Insight service helps clients maintain the structural safety of existing buildings and confidently plan for their forward use
Foursite
Learn MoreOur innovative approach to due diligence, pre-planning and other development services.
Ecofurbishment
Learn MoreOur economical remodelling of existing buildings to ensure they can reused or retrofitted in a sustainable, continuous loop.
Masterplanning
Learn MoreStrategically delivering city masterplans and phased developments
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