The
Sustainable Laboratory Building - Challenges from a Current Project
Patrick Fogarty,
Norman Disney & Young
Objectives:
To provide an outline of energy saving strategies
incorporated into the design of a current world class Laboratory
facility being build in London, UK.
The Burlington Danes facility is being designed as a world-class
biological research facility with a strong environmental brief.
The clients' strong environmental commitment has enabled the incorporation
of state of the art energy saving measures including:
- Active external facade providing:
- An environmental temperature buffer
- Building preheating in winter
- Photovoltaic electric generation
- Multiple band humidity and temperature control
- Heating /Cooling recovery systems
- Natural Ventilation (Office/write-up areas)
- Ground Source Heating/Cooling
- Passive Solar Control
- Waste Water recovery
These measures are incorporated into the current concept design.
This paper will summarise the steps taken by the design team to
date and outline the measures intended to push the boundaries of
energy efficiency within the building envelope. One tool being used
to meet this challenge is the development of a detailed energy model
to predict the expected operational characteristics of the completed
building. The information from this model will be used to hone equipment
selection and to achieve maximum operational efficiency based on
expected usage patterns.
Findings:
The paper will present a comparison of the relevant benefit of
each of the major energy saving initiatives undertaken thus far
in the design process. Results achieved from the energy modeling
will also be presented together with detail of the decisions taken
in order to maximise equipment efficiency in light of these results.
Findings presented will include outlines both numerically and graphically
of the key results of studies undertaken and the level of energy
savings achieved. An outline of other innovative design solutions
incorporated within the building will be given. These measures have
been undertaken to improve the life cycle energy usage of the building.
An example of this is the use of modular servicing zones, which,
during the life of the building will require minimal modification
to incorporate additional fit out requirements for a wide range
of Lab types.
Labs21 Connection:
As a new build state of the art laboratory the Burlington Danes
Development will achieve the objective of a sustainable, high performance,
and low-energy laboratory that will:
- Minimise overall environmental impact.
- Protect occupant safety.
- Optimise whole building efficiency on a life-cycle basis.
The team is currently establishing goals against which performance
will be measured and results shared in order to provide continuous
improvement.
Biography:
Patrick Fogarty
is a Director of Norman Disney & Young, a successful international
consulting engineering firm. He currently leads NDY's London office
after a successful career in Australia that included roles in government,
contracting and consulting organisations. Patrick's multi-discipline
skills have been utilised on a range of projects but especially
on those requiring high resilience or complex services. He has held
key positions on projects such as the 25,000 m2TGA Laboratory, Australia's
primary government testing laboratory; the JPL Deep Space Communications
Facility in Tidbinbilla, Australia and major computer and data centres.
Patrick has extensive experience in energy conscious design and
a broad knowledge of technology relevant to this field. He currently
leads the team designing the services for a new 20,000 m2 medical
research laboratory in London.
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