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sadler's wells theatre, London

As the name implies, water plays a key role in the successful performance of the theatre. A 200m well taps into the abundant water supplies in the chalk layers below, drawing water for drinking and for cooling which is then recycled through the wcs.

This system, although traditionally used in the early part of the century, is rarely used in modern buildings, and Sadler's Wells is one of the first green buildings to tap in to this sustainable resource.