Of key importance to the Client and Planners was the protection / salvation of the Grade II listed barn; this coupled with the Client’s desire to create a “green”, high quality office, in which staff could enjoy a relaxed working atmosphere was a stimulating challenge for all concerned.

Heating and “comfort” cooling to the open plan offices is provided via a central VRF reverse cycle heat pump unit – in turn this serves a mixture of ceiling / wall mounted indoor units. The indoor units connect to a series of “control boxes” which enables wasted heat (when in a cooling mode) and wasted colth (when in a heating mode) to provide a degree of heat / colth recovery to those areas operating in the converse mode. Although, such renewable technology is often considered to be relatively expensive (certainly in comparison to a more basic / traditional DX system), the Client was able to offset 30% of the associated design, capital and installation costs against the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme – a Government funded programme to manage climate control; specifically designed to encourage businesses to invest in approved low carbon, energy-saving equipment.

Extent of Mechanical Services:

• Incoming utilities – gas and water
• VRF reverse cycle heat pump units – providing heating and “comfort” cooling to the Offices and Admin. Areas
• Domestic Hot and Cold-Water Services
• Local extract and mixed mode ventilation
• Automatic Control Systems

Extent of Electrical Services:

• Incoming utilities
• General lighting and emergency lighting
• Electrical small power
• Door entry, CCTV and security systems
• Lightning protection
• Landscape lighting