PROJECT
SWC, ERNECAMPUS, ENNISKILLEN
M&E DESIGN CONSULTANTS
SEMPLE & MCKILLOP LEADING THE WAY IN INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS DESIGN…
M &E design consultants Semple & McKillop was appointed as part of an integrated team for the design, construction and fit-out of the magnificent and class-leading Erne Campus build. Semple & McKillop developed the concept design of all building services and systems, through to detailed design for approval by the client, South West College and advisors. It then supported the construction of this build including extensive commissioning. At handover, the completed project achieved Passive House Premium and BREEAM Outstanding accreditation. Commenting, Dan Gilchrist, Director said, “A detailed thermal model was produced which analysed natural light, solar gain and shading to achieve near zero carbon energy use. This IES model, and the
PH verification calculator, was used to confirm design and build compliance with the Passive House and BREEAM standards.” Automatic closures for the 193 windows on the front façade help control the internal ambient temperature. An Awadukt Thermo ground-air heat exchanger (GAHE) system was also utilised. This system passively preheats incoming air in winter and cools it in summer. It utilised three-quarters of a kilometre of 315mm dia heat transfer pipes and 250 metres of 1150mm dia header and distribution pipes all buried 2.5m below the car park. A 518kWp solar roof plant with over 1,500 solar photovoltaics panels works in tandem with a Bio-Fuel combined heat and power plant. Generation has been optimised with the installation of
Tesvolt Lithium battery racks and SMA Battery Inverters capable of storing or discharging 180KVA at any time. Dan added, “We are proud of our role in the delivery of the new Erne Campus. This type of project aligns with our ambition to be leaders in innovative sustainable design.”
Building services design highlights: • 193 automated windows • 518kWp solar plant
• 1,500 solar photovoltaics panels • Tesvolt Lithium battery racks • 180KVA storage/discharge capability from SMA battery inverters • Bio-fuel CHP plant • 1km of underground heat transfer pipes
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