Complete new build, including the introduction of a biomass boiler – a means of generating heat through burning wood chips. The biomass system was chosen for the site not only because it hugely reduces direct carbon emissions, but because a chipping facility already exists on the island, meaning we can reduce import emissions whilst also supporting a local island business.
Other measures at Brodick include a building management system which allows windows, vents, taps and toilets to be controlled automatically in response to real-time analysis of temperature, energy and water consumption. This system allows us to control the temperature of the building without the need for air conditioning. A brise soleil system also helps control temperature inside the building, as a type of solar shading that uses a series of blades to manage the amount of sunlight and solar heat that enters the terminal.