Carpet tiles feature in sustainable office building

The recently constructed Powerhouse Telemark in Denmark is an office building that has been designed to be eco-friendly. Carpet tiles made from recyclable materials feature in this ground-breaking building.

The building and energy sector are responsible for 40% of industrial heat-trapping emissions. The architects who designed the Powerhouse wanted to tackle these issues by designing an energy-efficient building that uses recyclable and sustainable materials. The aim of building’s design is summarised as:

“Powerhouse Telemark aspires to be a model for environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable architecture, while also challenging our conception of what our offices might look like in the post-COVID-19 era.”

Solar panels on the roof generate 256,000 kWh per year, which is more than the office building requires. The excess is sold to the national energy grid. The roof is tilted to 24 degrees to make sure that the maximum amount of solar energy is harvested.

All materials used in the project have been chosen for their sustainable properties. The carpet tiles are manufactured with 70% recycled fishing nets, and some areas have wood flooring, which consists of planks made from ash timber debris.

Carpet tiles in Chester and North Wales are a popular floor covering choice. If users are concerned about the environment, they can buy carpet tiles made from recycled materials, which are available in the UK. At the end of carpet tiles’ life, they can be sent to organisations that recycle them, as opposed to throwing the tiles into landfill sites.