'First of its kind': Landsec and Schneider Electric team up to develop pioneering net zero office

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The Forge office building is expected to be completed in 2022 | Credit: Landsec / Schneider Electric
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The Forge office building is expected to be completed in 2022 | Credit: Landsec / Schneider Electric

Developer is working with energy management firm to streamline energy efficiency on The Forge development in Bankside

Landsec is teaming up with energy management giant Schneider Electric to develop what they claim will be the UK's "first" net zero office at a site in South London, the two firms announced yesterday...

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