Monodraught were selected as a natural ventilation solution for the expansion of the National Memorial Arboretum with a new Remembrance Centre in Staffordshire.  The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country.

With 30,000 maturing trees and over 300 memorials, it is a beautiful and lasting tribute to those who serve their country, die in conflict or have a special reason for being remembered.
It seems fitting that a site that uses nature as a way to remember the fallen has also chosen a solution for ventilation which harnesses the environment for building ventilation.The system requires little maintenance which is ideal for the Arboretum as it relies heavily on regular visitor numbers to maintain voluntary donation contributions so needs to remain available to the public as much as possible.

The £15.7m development was completed and will allow the arboretum to host up to 500,000 visitors a year.  The improvements include the new Remembrance Centre with dedicated education facilities that will enable the Arboretum to expand its engagement from 10,000 schoolchildren a year to 25,000.  Improvements were also made to the reception area, restaurant, café and shop.

The natural ventilation system allows the Arboretum to have a minimal impact on its environment in terms of carbon footprint and by circulating fresh air within the building, it allows staff and visitors to benefit from fresh air to remain alert and able to enjoy their day at the centre.