At iAero, sustainability is encompassed into our building’s DNA. We operate on a simple, powerful ethos: global climate challenges demand local solutions. From the flight technologies we pioneer to the very walls that house them, we are proving that the future of aerospace is as green as the South West landscape that surrounds the centre.
iAero is more than a facility; it is a 2,500 sqm laboratory for sustainable advanced manufacturing and innovation. While our ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating provides the benchmark, our daily operations provide the impact.
By integrating AMRC Factory+ technology, we have turned our energy data into a live activity. We isolate the energy profile of every room and machine, moving past estimates and into transparency. This data allows our team to make operational pivots that define the ‘Factory of the Future’. Furthermore, this information aligns with our industrial output in real-time to accompany our additional climate commitments:
- We have balanced automated LED efficiency with expansive natural lighting, ensuring our occupants work in high-quality, vibrant environments.
- By using smart plugs on 3D printers, our engineers can interrogate the energy cost of every prototype, making sustainable manufacturing a tangible, daily habit.
- We have facilitated the transition to low-carbon living by integrating EV charging and cycle infrastructure, ensuring that the journey to iAero is as clean as the work completed within.
Sustainability at iAero extends beyond the solar panels on the roof. We have curated a green border to protect and enhance Somerset’s biodiversity and our ecosystem.
Miriam Ager, Business Manager at iAero: “At iAero, we’ve embodied sustainable practices since opening in 2022, utilising solar panels, LED lighting, and maintaining an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM rating. We are committed to local solutions being implemented for global climate issues. For example, we utilise AMRC’s Factory+ to monitor individual rooms and machines to track energy consumption. When we consider the ‘Factory of the Future’, this data allows us to make real-time operational decisions that maximise efficiency and reduce our carbon impact.”