Overview

Langley Design played a pivotal role in shaping Dogger Bank Wind Farm's public spaces with external furniture to meet the highest standards of sustainability, aesthetics and functionality.

Challenge

Bowmer + Kirkland approached Langley Design to provide an outdoor shelter in the new communal areas, as well as various seating around the site. These items needed to harmonise with the natural surroundings, support plant life, and provide a welcoming environment for the people working at or visiting the wind farm.

Solution

A Sheldon cycle shelter (SCS304) was constructed out of sustainable FSC hardwood iroko to give a premium finish, and included mesh panels to be used as climbing walls for future plant life.

Six bespoke-designed Langley picnic tables (LPT102) and 11 Langley benches (LBN121) were made to the contractor and architect’s requirements, in iroko with powder-coated galvanised steel legs to match structures and facades already on site.

The use of hardwood timber on new developments not only reduces carbon by storing CO2 from the air but, being a durable and hardwearing material, it also lessens the need for frequent replacements, in line with the principles of a circular economy.

About Dogger Bank Wind Farm

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the largest offshore wind farm in the world, represents a remarkable milestone in the UK's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. As part of the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework, this project was not only focused on generating clean energy but also on creating a sustainable and ecologically-conscious environment for its workers and visitors.