National Eco Centre Wirksworth

The company has completed the main contract for the new National Eco Centre in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, situated next to The National Stone Centre.

The £1.2m project for Derbyshire County Council will be run by the Adult Education Service and will be the county hub for courses and activities focusing on education for sustainable development.

The Centre was constructed using Derbyshire gritstone and limestone, utilising sustainable methods, materials and technologies including a living green roof, structural timber frame, rainwater harvesting, air source heat pump and solar panels.

The building has  facilities including: a large, multi-purpose area for practical work in heritage building skills, renewable energy, arts and crafts; an adaptable 'clean' teaching space, with network connections, for theory, meetings and lectures; an outside area with canopy for practical work, office space, a community garden, a social and exhibition area and toilet, washroom and shower facilities.