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Whitelee Windfarm
Budget: £3 Million
Whitelees Wind Farm
This visitor centre at Whitelees Windfarm is under construction to the south of Glasgow. Whitelees is currently the largest on shore wind farm in the UK. A flexible design was called for, accessible to all visitors, and demonstrating renewable energy concepts, particularly in the education sector.
Use of sustainable materials and ambient energy for light and heat are to be essential components, while disruption to local habitats will be minimised. The 'contemporary' design was selected from three design proposals prepared by short-listed design teams.
The single-storey building will be located on the northern edge of the site, close to B764 but not visible from the road. The Visitor Centre is expected to be completed by summer 2009, when the wind farm will be fully operational.
Client:
Scottish Power