A planning application has been put forward by electricity firm ESB to redevelop the Fitzwilliam Street site in Dublin.

The development is believed to deliver one of the most efficient, sustainable and commercial offices in the city.

The current complex is a mix of inefficient aging buildings, some of which were constructed almost seventy years ago. The complex is very inefficient when compared to modern buildings; both in terms of energy consumption and use of space. Some of the buildings on Fitzwilliam Street have a Building Energy Rating (BER) of F which is amongst the worst energy ratings achievable.

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The new development has been designed with sustainability as a core principle, will achieve a BER of A and a sustainability standard of BREEAM Excellent. It will feature innovative, sustainable technologies which will reduce carbon emissions and running costs; for example rain water attenuation and recycling will reduce water consumption 70%.

(CD/IT)