UK: Ecotricity gives Eco Park possible look away

The British energy company that manages the project has revealed its willing to undertake a new ‘Gateway to Stroud’ and two possible Zaha Hadid Arcitects concept designs for the Green Technology Hub at Eco Park in the south west of England.

Ecotricity has demanded permission to Stroud District Council to develop Eco park project that is to stand as a center of excellence for sport and green business in Gloucestershire.

Dale Vince, Ecotricity founder said: “With Eco Park we hope to push the boundaries of sustainable development, create 4,000 jobs in the green economy, a world class football stadium and make more room for nature with a bog biodiversity boost As well as creating a new ‘Gateway to Stroud’.”

The project includes mainly a new dual-carriageway on the A419 route, a Green Technology hub, the New Forest Green Rovers football stadium and a footbridge.

London based Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has proposed Ecotricity two design for the Green Technology Hub and another one for the footbridge.

A spokesperson for ZHA explained: “The bridge design creates one single, fluid form by fusing together individual timber elements. This important, unifying gesture builds connections for the community, conveying Eco Park as a facility for all.
“The Green Technology Hub proposals apply the latest sustainable design technologies with ecologically sound materials and construction methods to create an integrated community for world-leading research and development.”