This is what Leeds’ first zero carbon office building will look like when it opens next year

The Place, on the South Bank, will feature a rooftop with a tennis court, yoga spaces and space for events, relaxation, exercise and socialising.

The air inside is filtered with warmed fresh air, the windows are floor-to-ceiling triple glazing that floods the building with natural daylight but helps control the temperature.

The building, which is located on Leeds’ South Bank in the Climate Innovation District, has been accredited Net Zero Carbon as assessed by the UK Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Framework,

The Place is the first commercial building in the Climate Innovation District and the first address on a new street in Leeds – Central Place.

The three-storey building will be ready to move into in early 2021 and Citu are looking for likeminded businesses to move there alongside them.

Chris Thompson, Citu managing director, said: “What we’re increasingly aware of is how incredibly important it is for businesses to offer their staff healthy, positive workplaces where people want to be.”

He added: “Many typical offices are just not appealing and, at worst, feel unhealthy with false ceilings, air-conditioned, energy-sapping rooms. Inspiring, flexible workplaces are key to attracting and retaining talent, and this is exactly what we aim to achieve with The Place.”

Nick Salkeld of agent Fox Lloyd Jones, added: “The Place is a game-changing, forward-thinking development which businesses in Leeds should be really excited about.”

He added: “As we all get used to a different way of life, Citu are already miles ahead, developing a workplace which has people and the planet at the heart.”

The Climate Innovation District was named ‘Best Sustainable Development in the UK’ at the 2019 Sunday Times British Homes Awards.