UK Green Building Council unveils record-breaking low-carbon office refurbishment

Madeleine Cuff
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London headquarters of UKGBC now feature a living wall, LED lighting and innovative ventilation system following sustainable refurbishment

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) now walks the talk when it comes to sustainable buildings, boasting a headquarters with the lowest embodied carbon footprint ever recorded for an office refurbishment...

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