Toyota's green office design unveiled

14-08-2008

Car manufacturer Toyota has unveiled plans to "go green" at over 3,000 outlets and offices in the UK, it has been revealed.

The company hopes to implement its Sustainable Retailers programme in France and Sweden this year before launching it in the UK, according to Newbuilder.co.uk.

Areas of assessment will include energy and water use, land use, pollution, waste and materials, health and well being, management and transport.

Clare Lowe, associate director at BREEAM, said: "We are working with Toyota to develop a bespoke version of BREEAM, specifically geared to their retailers across Europe.

She added that the work involved the tailoring of the UK BREEAM Retail guidance to the specific needs of car showrooms in a European context.

In other news, Crain's Manchester Business reports that it was recently announced that a new excellent classification for BREEAM properties is to be introduced.

To achieve this rating, a building must comply with 85 per cent of current guidelines.

Related News Articles

03-12-2008Edinburgh office praised for sustainable design

03-12-2008Devon 'has need for new office space'

02-12-2008Calthorpe Estates given green light for Birmingham office

02-12-2008Talks underway to get Derry office back on track

02-12-2008Cornwall office redevelopments get underway

Morgan Lovell - Office interior design, fit out and refurbishment

Workplace appraisals
Work out how much space you need for your people, storage, IT and growth.

Office interior design
Award-winning office designs that'll wow your clients and work well for you.

Office fit out
Transform an empty space into an exceptional office.

Office Refurbishment
Make more of the space you've already got (without disrupting your business).

Sustainable workplaces
From sustainability assessments to sustainable office design, fit out and refurbishment.