Ealing Studios has announced the completion of its newest facilities, marking a “major milestone” in sustainable film and television production.
The multi-million-pound expansion includes a state-of-the-art 14,000 sq ft stage and the Balcon Building, both designed to be net-zero carbon and set a new benchmark for the creative industries in the UK and beyond.
The new buildings are reportedly an industry-first, achieving net-zero carbon status through on-site renewable technology, without reliance on carbon offset payments.
The expansion comprises Stage 1 and the Balcon Building, which together provide:
- 14,000 sq ft sound stage
- Two advanced workshops (7,000 sq ft total)
- 25,000+ sq ft of modern office space
Awarded an EPC A+ rating, the new development at Ealing Studios has been designed to a BREEAM Outstanding accreditation, a recognition achieved by fewer than one percent of buildings nationwide.
Key sustainability features include:
- Air-source heat pumps and 256 rooftop solar panels
- On-site renewable energy powering heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation
- Surplus renewable electricity exported back into the local grid
- A highly efficient thermal envelope designed to eliminate heat loss
Together, these measures deliver a 100 percent reduction in regulated carbon emissions, in full compliance with the UK’s latest building regulations.
Alongside these new facilities, 10,000 sq ft of existing production space has been refurbished as part of the site’s overall redevelopment, where Grade II-listed stages sit alongside sustainable innovation.
“Ealing Studios has been at the heart of British film for over a century. This landmark expansion ensures it will remain at the forefront of global production while leading the way in sustainability,” said Barnaby Thompson, co-owner, Ealing Studios.
“By combining heritage with innovation, we’re proud to set a new standard for what the creative industries can achieve in tackling climate change.”
