It is worth noting that the potential effects of building refurbishment, in terms of operational carbon, embodied carbon and wellbeing, are specific to the characteristics of the existing building.

Their GWS tenure began in 2012 when they simply rented two single desks in a shared space.Now, having grown in size, they occupy two adjoining studios.

Anna tells me, ‘We love being on the ground floor.You see other people, their shopfronts.We like feeling part of the action.

It’s a great space to work in.’ Whilst not having an external canalside view like the studios on the opposite side of the building, the central atrium floods the tables in the communal area outside their space with lots of natural light.‘In the summer, it’s so sunshiney, some people wear shades,’ she says.

Understandably, the stunning atrium is Burles’ favourite thing about the building, ‘it gives light, it gives a sense of space.’ She also particularly likes being at their end of it, which is tucked away at the opposite end from the main entrance as ‘it’s got that slightly knocked back, industrial, vintage look.’ Chris agrees, calling the exposed steel beams, ‘Industrial Chic.’ He is also a huge fan of the breakout area’s big, wooden tables, which he sees as an extended part of their studio.

‘Clients enjoy coming here,’ he says.The guidance includes bypassing those heat recovery devices which may recirculate air in some circumstances, and considering air pathways – how air comes in, moves around and leaves a building.

This is because occupants of a poorly ventilated room are exposed to a higher concentration of airborne pathogens.The risk of exposure increases with the time spent in such an environment..

Suddenly, wellbeing and temperature control are higher on the priority list than energy efficiency and the climate emergency.. More fresh air, and its impact on energy efficiency.Normally, having fewer people in a building would allow ventilation rates to be reduced, making a building more energy efficient.