Industrial Warehouse Development, Leeds

Fatade was appointed to develop the Carbon and Energy Masterplan and Sustainability Strategy for a proposed industrial scheme comprising nine warehouse units, totalling approximately 300,000 sq ft of internal floor area.

Now granted planning consent, the development was designed with a strong emphasis on low environmental impact and long-term performance. Key design elements include a high-performing building fabric, energy-efficient building services, and strategic placement of openings to maximise solar gain, minimise air infiltration, and reduce thermal bridging through improved junction detailing.

Using ApacheSim Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM), Fatade evaluated and integrated low-carbon technologies to meet the development’s sustainability goals. As a result, over 10% of the projected energy demand is expected to be met through on-site renewable systems. This was achieved through the implementation of air source heat pumps via Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems and a site-wide photovoltaic (PV) array over 65 kWp, delivering an estimated annual carbon saving of 123 tonnes of CO₂ per annum.

Fatade’s strategic and data-driven approach supported the delivery of a future-ready industrial development with strong environmental credentials and reduced operational carbon intensity.