Standard Life Investments has partnered with MITIE to build a new state-of-the-art office complex in Guildford.
Aware of new legislation, our energy experts proposed a solution based upon the use of renewable technology which is now a fundamental planning requirement - at least 10% of a new build’s energy must come from an on-site renewable energy source.
Our design team integrated with the client’s professional team at an early stage and proposed the idea of a bespoke energy solution which embraced renewable technology.
We will install a ground coupled heat exchanger linked to a water source VRF heat pump system, to feed ducted type fan coil units fitted in the ceiling voids. A condenser loop will connect the water cooled variable refrigerant flow units to the primary boiler plant, dry cooler and ground coupled heat exchanger. The loops will be drilled down 100 metres and inserted vertically into the ground. The pipes are heated or cooled by the ground, depending on the season then circulated throughout the system.
Our maintenance team are also carrying out the M&E maintenance services on the building, helping the client achieve maximum efficiencies.