MEP Concepts Technical Director Ian Pope said: “Bilton Grange
is an excellent example of how using modern methods, and the need to meet today’s expectations and requirements in terms of carbon emissions net zero aspirations, can work within even the most challenging circumstances. “Naturally, the school wanted something in keeping with the
overall appearance and history of the existing site but set out a clear goal for what they wanted to achieve in terms of sustainability. “In our feasibility assessment, a hybrid bivalent solution using
air source heat pumps linked to gas fi red back-up boilers was considered as the most appropriate solution, subject to fi nancial review, but came in over budget and so we reverted to the option of a full air source heat pump (ASHP) solution.” T e use of ASHP coupled to underfl oor heating allowed the
energy performance of the building to be improved without signifi cant design risks. T e developed design, however, retained gas fi red hot water heating as the ASHP solution could not be proven to meet high demand at peak morning load and recharge suffi ciently for the lunchtime and evening demand. T e solution was to split the heating and DHW load between
the technologies. To maintain the building’s projected low carbon emission standards the application of roof mounted PV was added to improve the emissions rating and maintain the A rated EPC. Dave Bowman, MEP Concepts Operations Director, added: “T e
boarding house is home to up to 80 children ranging from seven to thirteen years, so all designs had to be compliant with the specifi c requirements of the school whilst satisfying challenging energy reduction targets. T e system solutions also had to come into an agreed budget. “Our solution introduced a much more carbon-effi cient solu-
tion compared to the standard gas boiler heating solution; using underfl oor heating allowed optimised fl oor area without radiators or convector heaters; and our selection of an external plant area away from the building ensured noise nuisance was not an issue. “T is is an excellent example of a project where the original
design aspirations were achieved, in line with cost and budget constraints, and delivered a highly effi cient building in terms of carbon emissions and energy performance.” MEP Concepts possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience
in the education sector. T e fi rm recently worked with Phil Atkins Estates Director at Bletchley Park Trust, who said: “Having worked with MEP Concepts for over fi ve years for both Mechanical and Electrical Decarbonisation engineering, I would have no hesitation in recommending them. T eir approach has always been helpful and collaborative, and we are looking forward to working with them on the next project at Bletchley Park.” Recent works also include the full M&E building services design
on the Valley SEN School for Ashe Group Ltd. Construction & Technical Director Daniel Ames said: “Ian Pope, Dave Bowman and Adam Alexander have very quickly and successfully integrated into our various project teams. T eir contribution within the fi rst scheme, where timing was an issue, enabled us to procure quickly and still maintain the target of net zero carbon in operation.”
Contact MEP Concepts on 01908 062819, email
enquiries@mepconcepts.co.uk or visit the website
www.mepconcepts.co.uk
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