This is a new 100,000f2 building on remediated land close to the M60. The original client requirements were for a standard office development, fitted with four pipe fan coils, gas boilers and electric chillers etc.
We worked closely with the architects at the outset of the project to set the building at the most efficient aspect ratios and orientation to the sum to optimize energy usage. During the detailed design phase our input was used to determine glass and fabric materials and specifications. This building is expected to attract a very high BREEAM rating.
Hannan Associates carried out initial assessments of the building and suggested a sustainable approach could benefit the users. Further detailed studies were undertaken and financial appraisals carried out on the proposed scheme. The NPV calculations demonstrated a payback of about 4 year by adopting a sustainable approach.
The building will be fitted with a ground source Variable Refrigeration Flow fan coil system. This type of system can offer extremely high seasonal efficiencies of upto 6.
Heat recovery from the exhaust air will add to the overall efficiency of the building.
