Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of Rhodes House, which has been redesigned and refitted to incorporate all possibile sustainable technology, within the constraints of a history Grade II* listed building. Whether it is low-carbon technology, planting to support diverse ecosystems or cutting food miles, Rhodes House is a sustainable venue for your event.

Sustainable technology
- On-site low-carbon energy is generated through a Combined Heat and Power system, providing 20% of the total energy use
- Ground-coupled geothermal air ducts bring fresh air into the new basement conference space and foyers
- All plant and equipment is as efficient as possible
- Lighting in general circulation areas is controlled via motion sensors with absence detection, to switch off lights or reduce the intensity if no movement is detected for periods of time

Biodiversity and nature
- The roofs to the Residential Courtyard, conferencing facilities and new office space are planted with biodiverse species
- Bat and bird boxes around the House will encourage a diverse range of wildlife
- Large expanses of the gardens include meadow grasses and flowers creating a beautiful scheme while contributing to the biodiversity improvements

Minimising waste
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Working with our catering partners, we will monitor and manage food usage to limit waste
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We will set criteria around food sourcing to ensure that food miles are kept to an absolute minimum, guaranteeing high standards of quality
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No disposable cups plates or cutlery will be used on site, keep-cups will be issued to staff and Scholars to encourage re-use, and all catering services will utilise crockery and glassware

Conference suite
280
persons
237
m2
10.3m
width
23m
length

McCall MacBain Hall
200
persons
189
m2
9.2m
width
21m
length

Reception Room
40
persons
62
m2
6.3m
width
9.8m
length

Beit Room
60
persons
70
m2
5.9m
width
11.6m
length

Garden Pavilion
50
persons
63
m2
6.3
width
10
length

Atlantic Room
12
persons
28
m2
4.8
width
6
length