Highmark, a refurbishment in central Dublin, exemplifies modern, sustainable construction, reflected in its ambitious goals, including the use of Tate RMG600+ lower embodied carbon raised access floor panels.
Selecting the Tate RMG600+ Raised Access Floor Panel
47% reduction in embodied carbon compared to the standard Tate panel (A1-C)
New Tate RMG600+ lower embodied carbon raised access floor panel ensures the building’s durability, sustainability and performance. RMG600+ is manufactured from a minimum of 91% recycled materials and tested to the PSA:2021 standard.
A Collaborative Approach
This initiative was a truly collaborative effort, led by main contractor Structure Tone on behalf of Spear Street Capital, Passive Dynamics contributing innovative and sustainable design solutions and sustainability consultants, Optimal Sustainability Advisors and Tate, all working together to achieve LEED Gold and Align with EU Taxonomy.
Commitment to Sustainability and Carbon Reduction
In today’s construction landscape, reducing carbon emissions is more than just a goal, it is a necessity. Highmark’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ambitious targets and achievements, including:
LEED Gold certification, ensuring the building meets stringent sustainability, efficiency and performance criteria.
An A rating for energy efficiency, showing reduced operational costs and minimal environmental impact.
Alignment with EU Taxonomy, underscoring the building’s contribution to Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) to the 5 environmental objectives and a substantial contribution to at least one environmental objective.
The Spear Street Capital approach to carbon reduction is multi-faceted, involving the use of low carbon materials, energy-efficient systems and independent verification processes to ensure the building's environmental credentials.
Selecting the Tate RMG600+ Raised Access Floor Panel
A crucial decision in meeting Highmark's sustainability goals was the specification of the Tate RMG600+ lower embodied carbon raised access floor panel. This panel offers a 47% reduction in embodied carbon compared to a standard Tate panel (A1-C), significantly lowering the building’s overall carbon footprint. Manufactured from a minimum of 91% recycled materials and tested to the PSA:2021 standard, the RMG600+ panel ensures durability, sustainability and performance over the building’s lifecycle. Backed by a 25-year warranty and a One-click LCA EPD that independently verifies the embodied carbon results, this product aligns perfectly with the project’s sustainability objectives.
Impact of Using the Tate RMG600+
The use of the Tate RMG600+ raised access floor panels is projected to save over 143 tonnes of embodied carbon throughout the panels' lifecycle, clearly demonstrating the benefits of low-carbon products in construction.
