The Palm House in Kew Gardens is set for a five-year renovation, becoming the first net zero glasshouse globally. The £50m project involves relocating 1,300 plants, including endangered species, into temporary greenhouses while the main structure undergoes renovations. This includes replacing all 16,000 glass panes and modernizing heating systems with state-of-the-art heat pumps. Kew Gardens aims to achieve climate positivity by 2030, significantly reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency across its 500-acre site.
The Palm House at Kew Gardens will undergo a five-year renovation to become the world's first net zero glasshouse, housing endangered plant species during the process.
The renovation will involve significant changes, including replacing the gas-fired boiler with modern heat pumps and energy reduction strategies across the 500-acre site.
As part of a larger climate initiative, this project aims to make Kew Gardens climate positive by 2030 and reduce carbon emissions from its two main glasshouses.
With a budget of £50m, the Palm House's restoration will replace each of its 16,000 glass panes while incorporating advanced sustainable technologies.
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