Eden, a 12-storey office development in Manchester’s New Bailey district, embodies sustainability and netzero carbon principles, meeting UK Green Building Council standards for operational carbon neutrality. Its most distinctive feature is Europe’s largest living wall, spanning 3,300 m² with over 350,000 plants across 32 species. This façade promotes biodiversity, purifies the air and regulates temperature, representing a net gain in biodiversity of 2,000%. The façade features COOL-LITE® XTREME 61/29, chosen for its outstanding solar control performance, with a low solar factor considerably reducing airconditioning requirements and a high level of light transmission, while achieving extremely neutral aesthetics. Given the building’s downtown location, noise reduction was a key consideration. Combined with STADIP SILENCE® laminated glass, the glazing solution significantly improves acoustic insulation, ensuring a quieter and more comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Laminated glass also enhances safety, making it ideal for busy urban settings. GLASS FOR FAÇADE - 2025 EDITION BACK TO CONTENTS 51
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