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FAIRMONT APARTMENTS SEAMLESSLY MARRIES LUXURY, MODERN CITY LIVING TO BOTH THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND TRADITIONAL VERNACULAR BUILDING DESIGN… A pioneering benchmark for energy efficiency
Fairmont Apartments is a standout project for Advance M&E Design Limited as a pioneering benchmark developing the first Passive House-certified apartment scheme in Northern Ireland.
vernacular building design.” “By utilising EAHPs to recover energy from exhaust air, the project completely eliminated the need for fossil fuel - natural gas or LPG installations on site. The ultra-low heating demand allowed space heating and domestic hot water loads to be met cleanly via electricity. “This directly aligns the building with grid-level decarbonisation, significantly mitigating long-term carbon emissions during occupancy. We were delighted to be advised that the building had achieved 0.61 ACH air tightness, a real testament to the dedication of the site works team to achieve the targets set.” Advance M&E Design specialises in MEP engineering design, with a particular focus on building services, sustainability, low-carbon and Passive House solutions. Located in Banbridge, Co Down, the company works on a wide range of projects throughout NI, GB and Ireland. Its primary goal is to be known and unrivalled for producing very high-quality, detailed collaborative designs.
PROJECT TEAM: Main contractor: JPM Contracts Ltd Passive House designer/M&E consultant: Advance M&E Design Limited Passive House certifier: Mosart Group Architect: GM Design Associates Ltd Structural engineer: Taylor & Boyd Mechanical contractor: Elite Plumbing & Heating Electrical contractor: Murray & McEvoy Ltd
Alan McKee, MEP Engineer, says, “The project demonstrates how luxury, modern city living can be
seamlessly married to both the highest environmental standards and traditional
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