Wild at heart. Wetlands Conservation Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. AJ 24.02.2000
Architects' Journal Building Study
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Architects' Journal Building Study
Abstract
Refurbishment and new build project for the Wetlands Conservation Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. The timber-clad buildings house offices, visitor centre, shop and restaurant. Environmentally-friendly features include recycling of rainwater, natural ventilation, use of daylight and energy efficient design. Includes working details of timber windows in a ventilated cedar rainscreen wall. Gives costs breakdown. Architects: ECD Architects. Building Services and structural engineers: Whitby Bird and Partners.
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- Building types
- Windows
- Animal welfare facilities
- Welfare facilities
- Windows and doors
- Timber windows
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