Architects urge council to reject demolition of Shell’s former Aberdeen HQ

2023-08-14T13:26:00

Open letter calls for publication of full embodied carbon impact of proposal to flatten seven buildings

A group of 45 architects and academics have called for Aberdeen council to reject plans to demolish Shell’s former headquarters campus over embodied carbon concerns.

The oil giant has lodged an application to flatten all buildings on the Altens Farm Road, including a prominent 1970s modernist office block.

…

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community