The Green Base

Located at the heart of the Queensland Estate in Thatto Heath, the eco-friendly Green Base is a community hub for learning about horticulture, green space and the environment. It also provides a home and training centre for the Green Space Service.

The Green Base is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the country, meeting the global Passivhaus standard, which means it offers typical energy savings of around 90% compared to a normal building. In 2011, it won an international Green Apple Gold Award.

About the building

The Green Base faces south to enable the sun to effectively heat up the building and reduce the need for electric lighting. Energy is saved by sourcing heat direct from the sun and using solar photovoltaic panels on the roof to generate electricity. Many of the building materials were sourced locally and much of the internal furniture is recyclable or made from responsibly sourced wood.

About the landscape

The Green Base's landscape is just as sustainable and environmentally friendly as the building itself. Plants have been specially chosen to attract wildlife, increase biodiversity and survive in a public landscape. Water from the roof is collected in large butts and porous path materials allow water to return to the ground quickly. Recycled materials are also incorporated into the paths and used to form exciting displays on the railings.

Contact the Green Base...

You can drop in to the building on weekdays between 10am and 3pm or contact Helena One Call on 01744 63 73 83.

The Green Base's address is 1 Queensland Place, Thatto Heath, St Helens, WA9 5SH.