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“Half of England Officially in Drought” – Environment Agency

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Half of England is officially in drought. The Environment Agency has declared drought status across seven major regions following record temperatures and July rainfall dropping to just 7% of its…

Pop the corks! We are officially celebrating a Champagne Moment for H1!

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As we pause to reflect on the past six months, we couldn’t be prouder of what our team has accomplished. Thanks to the hard work and dedication from everyone at…

Water Scarcity is No Longer a Future Threat—It’s Here

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Recent heatwaves and low rainfall have put an unprecedented strain on UK river levels. With several water companies implementing Temporary Use Bans (TUBs) affecting over 20 million people, the message…

Policy Connect Launches 5th Bricks and Water Report

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Last week marked the launch of Policy Connect’s 5th Bricks and Water Report, highlighting the critical challenges facing England’s water resources—including a projected 5 billion-litre daily shortfall by 2055. To…
Aquality is proud to be part of the incredible transformation of the Selso Building in the City of London. Sheppard Robson was the original architect when the building was completed over 20 years ago, and were called up once again for the more recent £20m refurbishment. The result? A bold new benchmark for environmental performance has been set for this 90,000 sq ft of prime office space. A key highlight of this project was a focus on sustainability, successfully targeting BREEAM Excellent, WELL ‘enabled’ status and Net Zero embodied carbon, Retrofit projects often come with unique structural puzzles. Here, plant room space constraints presented a major challenge. However, we successfully tailored a compact, high-efficiency configuration to fit the tight footprint without compromising on performance. By implementing advanced attenuation tanks, the building now utilises treated rainwater for WC flushing and site irrigation—significantly reducing its operational water demand.

Repurposing Heritage Assets for a Sustainable Future: The Selso Building Retrofit

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In the heart of the City of London, a 20-year-old landmark recently received a massive, forward-thinking upgrade. The Selso Building on Queen Victoria Street underwent a stunning £20 million refurbishment,…

Preserving Heritage, Protecting the Planet: Inside Theatr Clwyd’s Sustainable Transformation

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Originally opened back in 1976, the Grade II listed Theatr Clwyd has been a beloved cultural hub in Wales for nearly half a century. Today, it stands ready for the…