HVAC
CASE STUDY: CATHEDRAL CARE AND RESTORATION
In a complex and high-profile refurbishment of Durham Cathedral, Remeha boilers were selected to provide efficient, reliable heating. One of Europe’s
greatest medieval buildings, the structure is part of a £10 million development programme called Open Treasure.
Perched high on a rocky promontory overlooking the huddled medieval city and the swirling river below, Durham Cathedral dates back to 1093 when it was originally built as a monastic cathedral to house the shrine of the revered Anglo Saxon St Cuthbert, one of the founders of Christianity in England. Described by the art historian Nikolaus Pevsner as “one of the great architectural experiences of Europe”, the Cathedral is renowned as a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and is part of the UNESCO recognised Durham World Heritage Site.
Fast forward to today, and three Remeha Gas 310 Eco Pro boilers have recently been installed to provide reliable 21st century heating throughout three of the most spectacular areas of the Cathedral: the Monks’ Dormitory, the Great Kitchen and the Cloister. The heating
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refurbishment forms part of the latest phase of Open Treasure, a project designed to transform the experience of visitors to the Cathedral, opening up buildings and collections to visitors and providing access to previously hidden spaces within the Cathedral’s magnificent Claustral buildings to showcase the Cathedral’s history and heritage.
HERITAGE CHALLENGES Refurbishing the medieval building
presented a number of complex heritage challenges for the Cathedral. Providing consistent- temperature heating throughout the three rooms was a key part of the renovation, with careful consideration required in order to achieve the highest environmental and conservation standards to protect the listed medieval building and the rare cultural artefacts on display. For this
reason, high performance heating was not just a desirable but an essential requirement of the project.
“HIGH PERFORMANCE HEATING WAS NOT JUST A DESIRABLE
BUT AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT OF THE PROJECT.”
“When it came to specification, reliability was an important consideration due to the need to maintain continuous central heating services in these very important spaces,” said Stewart Park, Technical Director at TGA Consulting Engineers. “Ease of installation was an additional factor due to the nature of the monastic complex with its listed status and medieval fabric.
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