West Oxfordshire District Council

New office building incorporating the latest energy-efficient technology and environmentally-friendly materials. The brief called for a modern light building avoiding traditional ‘town hall’ themes and being extremely sympathetic to its residential location. Sheep's wool is used as insulation, local stone as external cladding and recycled carpet laid internally. Energy is produced through the use of photovoltaic cells and solar panels, rain water is harvested to flush lavatories and lighting controlled to maximise daylight. The naturally ventilated building will use 50% less energy than similar offices.