Truro Technology Park - Multi-Disciplinary Project

We provided project management and multidisciplinary architectural, structural and civil engineering design services. All to BREEAM Excellent standard for Convergent Funding Grant

The majority of the site was made up of engineered fill in depths of nearly 10m, from the construction of other nearby developments. We carried out option studies through Value Engineering workshops to develop ground engineering solutions at least cost: tubular, mini-piling for the third building, utilises high-frequency driving techniques to avoid possible instability of the filled ground.

The scheme design reflects the ‘technology’ label of the development and sustainable principles played a leading delay in the design process, including:

• Use of swale drainage and soakaways for surface water disposal; car park areas were gravelled and circulation areas of porous tarmac for water permeation into the ground; rainwater harvesting for “grey water” uses and landscaping; virtually all materials installed above plinth level were prefabricated to minimise waste, and materials are predominantly recyclable.

• High levels of design quality with extensive use of timber for projecting roofs and balconies.

• The beautiful environmental setting of the site overlooking the Truro River and Calenick Creek were major influences on the “green” design philosophies adopted.