ELM PARK OFFICE BUILDINGS Three linear office buildings are arranged in a number of shallow depth, 8-storey high blocks orientated along the north to south axis. The block depth and orientation help to make the most of natural ventilation and daylighting, to greatly reduce the energy consumption of the buildings whilst creating a pleasant working environment for employees. Wind forces are used to drive the natural ventilation strategy. Thin atria at alternate sides of the office blocks provide entrances and allow the gardens to continue vertically up through the offices and also provide stack effect ventilation which encourages the natural flow of air. The massing of the blocks is broken by large winter gardens through each block and the stepping of each block at the north and south ends. These winter gardens also help to provide light to the courtyards between the offices. Plant areas are located in the parking levels below ground.