BSEE INSTALLATION NEWS
A multi‐national IT company has adopted solar
thermal as part of its sustainability strategy. The building, on Dublin’s prestigious EastPoint Business Park, has already earned a top global accreditation for its environmental efficiency – LEED ‘Platinum’ rating.
The company has installed a state-of-the-art rooftop solar thermal system, comprising 150 Kingspan Thermomax HP400 evacuated tubes covering an area of 15sq m, plus a 1,000-litre solar indirect twin coil cylinder. The system heats all domestic hot water in the offices – around 2,300 litres/day. This will significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint and enhance the overall heating efficiency, leading to a reduction in running costs. Kingspan Solar’s engineers used T*SOL software to estimate an energy yield of 9.83 MWh/year and annual natural gas savings of 1,270.8m3.
William Comerford, Commercial Specification Manager at Kingspan Solar, said: “We are delighted we were asked to be closely involved in this significant development with our engineers supporting the client’s team at all stages, from design specification right through to installation.
“Seeing this technology and renewable energy in action in the workplace is a morale booster for employees and great for visitors to see. The adoption of a renewable energy technology, such as solar thermal, is
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not just an ethical issue, it also represents a financially sound investment for companies and we hope many more will follow this example.”
The solar thermal system was not the only focus for the team overseeing the build. The principal contractor ensured the new offices met all the relevant energy efficiency standards. These included the BREEAM construction scheme criteria relating to the environmental life cycle of new non-domestic buildings, as well as Part L of the Building Regulations for conservation of fuel and power.
They also incorporated a green Biosolar roof to support the solar output as well as provide easier installation and maintenance of the system. The vegetation provides a cooling effect and helps create a constant ambient temperature within the building, increasing the solar efficiency.
For more information call 0845 260 0258, or email:
sales@kingspan-renewables.com
uThe rooftop solar thermal system comprised 150 Kingspan Thermomax HP400 evacuated tubes covering an area of 15sq m, plus a 1,000‐ litre solar indirect twin coil cylinder.
Luceco lights £15m facility at Highfield School in Letchworth
Highfield School in Letchworth boasts an impressive state-of-the-art facility providing a learning environment for over 1,000 students. The original school buildings erected in the 1960s have been replaced with a new £15m facility. The school benefits from improved classrooms, communal and circulation areas and new sports and recreational facilities where the old school was originally sited.
uLuceco’s aesthetically pleasing installation fulfilled the needs of the new £15m Highfield School.
Pupil and staff movement around the school played an important role in the lighting design, uniformity of the lighting and good luminaire choice for flexible learning spaces was key in the design process. The use of modular and circular LED LuxPanels in corridors and walkways provided non-obtrusive but effective lighting in high traffic areas. LuxPanel requires no maintenance over its lifetime with over 50,000 hours of operational life as does the
linear Academy luminaires installed in Circulation and Dining Rooms. Luceco’s Post Top Amenity Lanterns were also used externally, ensuring effective lighting meeting basic safety requirements yet sympathetically enhancing the outside space.
Mark Storey from electrical contractors, Integral UK said “During the design process we needed to focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and longevity. Luceco met these requirements and worked with us to achieve a highly aesthetically pleasing installation in addition to fulfilling the needs of the school.”
For more information call 01952 238100, email
uk_sales@luceco.com or visit the website.
www.luceco.com
A 50 percent reduction in space required for building services has allowed ventilation specialist Airflow to maximise the area for products and training at its new showroom.
Compact I/O system frees up floor space at Airflow Air Academy
Using WAGO’s compact controllers and I/O modules for control and monitoring of the DALI lighting and underfloor heating across the Airflow Air Academy, allowed system integrator, Accurro, to build a cabinet half the size of that originally anticipated. This released space for Airflow’s demonstration and training area.
WAGO supplied two programmable fieldbus controllers, the smallest variant of which measures just 50mm wide. Dozens of WAGO relays were used, along with WAGO- I/O-SYSTEM 750 modules to provide heating and lighting controls, while extracting real-time data on values including air quality and energy costs per square metre. Accurro’s Harry Lees says: “With WAGO we can fit far more I/O into a panel – nothing else comes close for providing high functionality in a compact space. Using such a small cabinet allows the whole service room to be a third smaller than originally designed.” The 500sq m Airflow Air Academy opened in 2017 in High Wycombe and guides visitors through the history of the 61-year-old business, as well as the company’s latest ventilation innovations.
The flexibility of the WAGO I/O enabled Accurro to link Airflow’s own energy efficient mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system into the building controls. A screen in the demonstration area displays data on building temperature, atmospheric conditions and energy efficiency, allowing visitors to see how Airflow’s ventilation solutions, combined with effective heating and lighting controls, can help to reduce operational costs. Paul Carpenter, Operations Director at Airflow, said: “WAGO products were recommended early on in the project by Accurro as the best option to minimise the size of the control cabinet, which in turn allowed us to maximise the floor space. Following discussions regarding alternative solutions it was agreed that only WAGO could provide the I/O density required, whilst also providing resilience, flexibility and German engineering quality.” For more information call 01788 568 008 or visit:
http://global.wago.com/uk Waterloo quality and service bring fresh air to London offices
The Cat A fit-out of 108 Cannon Street delivers 35,000sq ft of office space over nine floors, complete with a communal roof terrace that offers panoramic views of the London Skyline.
Located across the road from Bank tube station, the interiors have been refurbished to create the ideal base for companies looking to relocate in this prestigious postcode.
uAir terminal devices from Waterloo Air Products Plc are delivering exceptional air flow at 108 Cannon Street.
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Waterloo supplied four-way louvre face diffusers and plenum boxes, ideal for circulating air throughout 108 Cannon Street’s office spaces and reception areas. The versatility of the diffuser design, which can be easily integrated with a variety of ceiling materials and finishes, was a
key factor in its selection. The architect, Morrow + Lorraine, specified metal ceilings and the diffusers had to be a good fit, both technically and aesthetically. As part of its exceptional customer service and support, Waterloo provided samples to confirm that the diffusers were a perfect match. They are easy to click into place and complement the look of the ceiling and lighting. For more information call 01622 711500 or email:
108 Cannon Street, a high‐end office refurbishment in the City of London, is using air terminal devices from Waterloo Air Products Plc. Waterloo’s ability to deliver exceptional air flow while enhancing the building’s overall style, was crucial to the project’s success.
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Lighting design and the choice of luminaires played a crucial role in the new Highfield School at Letchworth. The key criteria were efficiency, effectiveness and longevity. And Luceco ticked all the right boxes.
uWAGO’s compact controllers and I/O modules enabled Accurro to halve the size of the control cabinet.
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