Howe Dell School, (BSF) Hatfield

Howe Dell School, (BSF) Hatfield

Client:
Mace Limited
Content:
Mechanical & Electrical Services
Value:
£2,200,000
Architect:
Ruddle Wilson Ltd
M&E Consultant:
Fulcrum Consulting

A primary school located on a Greenfield site in Hatfield, the school was a flagship development for BSF (Building Schools for the Future), incorporating the latest innovation and technology to maximise energy efficiencies and sustainability.

The school utilises ground source heat pumps to provide low grade heating in winter and cooling in summer. Heating/cooling is provided to the building via under-floor and Thermodeck ventilation systems. Thermodeck ventilation introduces supply air via the hollow cores of the concrete slabs, so utilising the mass of the ceiling slabs to heat/cool the building.

Solar panels provide domestic hot water to the school, while a 20KW wind turbine provides sustainable power.

Gas fired boilers provide back up to all the LTHW heating system and all systems are fully controlled and monitored via a BMS system.

A rainwater recycling system collects from the roof via an underground tank and uses the water to serve all theWC cisterns, in addition to a full sprinkler system.

Electrical services included the supply and installation of:

  • Power and data
  • General emergency lighting
  • L1 analogue addressable fire alarm system
  • Lightning protection system
  • Access control and CCTV installation
  • 12No 1.2KW photovoltaic installation

CONTRACT PERIOD: 50 WEEKS

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