Vanguard House, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Daresbury, Runcorn, Halton

Vanguard House is a high-quality Grade A office, laboratory and workshop facility providing approximately 36,000 sq ft of flexible accommodation for science, technology and innovation-led businesses. Available suites range from approximately 1,000 sq ft to 2,450 sq ft and are complemented by dedicated parking, attractive landscaping and a range of sustainability features.

A key feature of the building is its innovative open-loop ground source heating and cooling system, which uses a natural underground aquifer to provide efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling throughout the building. This helps reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions when compared to conventional systems.

The building also benefits from extensive roof-mounted solar PV panels, generating renewable electricity on-site to support the operation of the heating and cooling infrastructure. Together, these technologies contribute to the building's BREEAM Excellent rating and support its outstanding environmental performance.

Sustainability is at the heart of Vanguard House. The building benefits from a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), supporting biodiversity, reducing flood risk and improving water quality. As surface water does not discharge into the public sewer network, occupiers benefit from reduced drainage charges. This complements Vanguard House's ground source heat pump system, EV charging infrastructure and wider ESG initiatives.

Sustainability Highlights

BREEAM Excellent certified building
Open-loop ground source heating and cooling system
Naturally cooled office and laboratory accommodation
Renewable low-carbon heating via ground source heat pumps
Extensive roof-mounted solar PV generation
Reduced operational energy consumption and carbon emissions
Benefits from the UK Government RHI scheme, helping lower energy costs through the service charge
Supports occupier ESG, Net Zero and sustainability objectives
Grade A laboratory, workshop and office accommodation

Vanguard House combines flexible laboratory and office accommodation with a genuine commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency and long-term environmental performance.