Arup celebrates 50 years in Bristol with move to city’s first operationally net zero building

The move contributes to realising Arup’s own sustainability ambitions, including achieving net zero emissions across all operations by 2030 following the firm’s global commitment announced in 2020.

EQ was recently awarded Best Commercial Workplace in the South of England and South Wales by the British Council for Offices (BCO) in recognition of the design’s dedication to sustainability and wellbeing. Arup was part of the project team, delivering engineering services alongside Buro Happold and architects Auckett Swanke. 

Arup now occupies EQ’s second floor, with the firm’s 500-strong team based in Bristol involved with the design process. Led by local commercial designers Interaction, colleagues’ ideas and needs helped to inform specific workspace and facility integrations, enhancing inclusivity, accessibility, and wellbeing in reflection of the firm’s employee-ownership.