Three innovative HVAC projects at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are demonstrating the benefits of integrating heat pump chillers, renewables and advanced controls using embedded DC microgrid principles. Andy Pearson talks to Arriba Technologies about how DC power can reduce energy waste and ease the burden on the Grid
Category: Case Studies
Deep impact: decarbonising homes with mine-water
A pilot scheme connecting 16 homes to Gateshead’s mine-water heat network, using external heat interface units, proved that homes can be taken off gas with minimal disruption and without compromising comfort. FairHeat’s Nina Dungworth explains
Heritage first: net zero audit of Hamilton House
The office retrofit of Hamilton House shows how thoughtful refurbishment, strong operational performance and targeted optimisation can position historic buildings for ‘net zero carbon aligned’ status, says Greengage Environmental’s Apeksha Gupta
New Hall Locomotion museum: On track for carbon savings
The award-winning Locomotion New Hall proves that protecting the world’s most significant railway heritage doesn’t require high-energy HVAC. Andy Pearson reports
A new chapter at Dulwich College
Designed by alma-nac, with engineering by Max Fordham, a striking three-storey junior library combines aesthetic elegance with a proven net zero carbon strategy. Alex Smith speaks to project engineer Hareth Pochee about the design principles and lessons learned after 12 months’ operation
The ATAL Tower: making smart retrofit work
Focusing on operation rather than technology alone, Tim Dwyer reports on the smart retrofit of a former industrial building in Hong Kong’s New Territories, drawing on a paper presented at the HKIE Building Services Division Joint Symposium.
Shaping the future: the Henderson building
Inspired by nature and driven by sustainability, The Henderson has set a new global benchmark for smart office buildings. Andy Pearson looks at the pioneering MEP engineering and technology behind a distinctive new Hong Kong landmark
Retrofit reality: achieving a 5.5 Star NABERS UK rating
The star performer in the NABERS UK ratings scheme is not a gleaming new office scheme, but the 1960s office of consultant engineer Watkins Payne, which has a forensic approach to energy efficiency. Alex Smith highlights its approach
Cooling the curve: the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel
The smooth, continuous curves of the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab luxury hotel offer an elegant contrast to Dubai’s cluster of imposing towers. Andy Pearson looks at the sophisticated engineering behind the façade
Leeds office achieves 5-Star NABERS UK Energy Rating
The 11&12 Wellington Place office development in Leeds has made history by becoming the first new building in the UK to achieve a 5-star NABERS UK energy rating. For the engineering team, it’s just the beginning, as they push for even greater efficiencies to future-proof the investment