PRODUCTS IN ACTION LIGHTING SCHEME Modern lighting system enhances historic HEAT PUMPS
Luxury home developer chooses air source for low carbon technology
IDEAL HEATING has designed a sustainable heating system and is supplying heat pumps for a luxury residential development in the North East. Logic Air heat pumps will be used throughout the exclusive Stoney Wood development at Wynyard Village in County Durham. The development of 76 homes will
feature a mix of premium three, four and five-bedroom properties and is being delivered by Cameron Hall Homes. The installation is being carried
out by JD Winter Plumbing, which is overseeing the heating system rollout across the site. The Logic Air system
includes pre-plumbed hot water cylinders and compact external units, selected in part for their suitability in properties with limited outdoor space. The equipment is designed to provide consistent heating throughout the homes, including during colder periods, which has been tested during recent low winter temperatures. The decision to use heat pumps
reflects the developer’s objective to incorporate energy-efficient, low-carbon technologies into new-build homes. The system is intended to meet both environmental performance standards and occupant expectations for comfort. The installation is ongoing, with Ideal Heating providing technical support as required. This development marks a continued shift towards heat pump integration in larger-scale residential construction
projects. ■
www.idealheating.com
office refurbishment Lighting products from ZUMTOBEL and THORN have been installed as part of the redevelopment of 34 Grosvenor Street, a Grade II listed property in London’s Mayfair. The lighting scheme formed a key element of the refurbishment, which aimed to modernise the interior for office use while preserving the building’s original character. The project required a sensitive approach due to the age and listed status of the structure, originally built in 1725.
The installation involved
a range of Zumtobel luminaires across internal areas, including Ondaria in reception and office zones, Panos infinity in smaller spaces, Lanos in circulation areas, and Slotlight infinity II integrated into ceilings. These fittings were
selected to provide consistent, glare-free lighting suitable for workspaces while maintaining visual harmony with the period architecture. In the external courtyard, Thorn’s Piazza and Cesar luminaires were installed to offer robust and weather- resistant lighting. Advanced lighting controls were added
via Zumtobel’s Litecom system, supporting both energy efficiency and adaptability in use. The completed installation delivers functional and efficient lighting throughout the building, aligning with heritage preservation requirements and supporting the building’s sustainability
objectives. ■
www.thornlighting.co.uk
SOLAR THERMAL AIR CONDITIONING
Cooling system upgrade supports critical IT infrastructure plan
Two PANASONIC P Series close control air conditioning units have been installed in the IT suite at Eurostar’s maintenance depot in London. The project involved replacing outdated equipment with two new units – models UPU30 and UPU50, with capacities of 30kW and 50kW respectively – to provide more consistent and energy-efficient cooling for the space. The Panasonic P Series units selected
for the project provide strict control of room temperatures and humidity, making the perimeter unit essential for data centre applications, whilst having a very high energy efficiency ratio (EER) and low operating costs. The P Series close control air conditioners offer cooling solutions for an array of special applications requiring strict and tailored temperatures. “The two Panasonic P series close
control units supplied and installed by Mac-Mech and Co in our 2nd floor IT suite are superior to the previous units, as they are quieter, more efficient and more cost effective to maintain,” says Vince King, Eurostar’s infrastructure engineering manager. “The design of the units ensured a streamlined and
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Solar project to deliver hot water decarbonisation
As part of a ten-year plant replacement programme, a solar thermal system has been installed by SOLAR UK at the Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the Old Bailey, in the City of London. The installation, commissioned by Tilbury Douglas Engineering on behalf of the City of London Corporation, is designed to replace the building’s gas-fired domestic hot water supply with a renewable alternative. Solar UK was responsible for the design, supply, and installation of the rooftop system. The company installed an array of LaZer2 solar thermal collectors, manufactured at its East Sussex facility. These collectors are connected to three calorifiers located in the building’s basement plant room. The project involved working around
straightforward installation process for Mac-Mech and Co. We shall be replacing the four remaining older units onsite with Panasonic units over the next two years.” The P Series units, while designed
for data centres, are also suited to other specialist environments that require precise climate control. These include laboratories, broadcasting studios, museums, archives and various industrial settings such as electronics and medical
equipment production. ■
www.aircon.panasonic.eu
several constraints, including limited access, strict noise controls during court hours, a ban on hot works, and the challenge of routing pipework through a 100-year-old structure. External pipe runs were concealed to preserve the building’s appearance, and the system was integrated with the existing building management system. The installation is expected to
contribute significantly to the site’s decarbonisation goals by reducing
reliance on fossil fuels for hot water production. The project was delivered in coordination with HOK architects and MEP consultants Aecom. Duncan Lee, founder and technical
director of Solar UK, comments: “To be entrusted by major contractors and their prestigious client to deliver a project at such an iconic, world- renowned building has been an absolute privilege for everyone at Solar UK. That our technology, designed and manufactured by us at our factory in East Sussex, is now part of the decarbonisation of the Old Bailey, is testimony to the LaZer2 solar thermal collector’s credentials and to those of
my team." ■
www.solaruk.com
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