Walter Lilly has recently received a Green Apple Award for the Mills Building at DEFRA in Weybridge.

The Awards are presented by The Green Organisation, who are dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the globe.

They were issued at a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament by Fiona Fullerton.

The Mills Building was designed to accommodate veterinarian staff offices and surgery for the Animal Services Unit, replacing older buldings in outdated condition on the same site.

A sustainability target was set for the building utilising a bespoke BREEAM assessment and incorporated into the Design and Build contract, requiring the achievement of an EXCELLENT BREEAM rating.

The completed building incorporates timber from sustainable sources, materials selected using the Green Guide, solar shading, brise soleil, photo voltaic cells, solar panels and energy efficient plant.