Natural ventilation dampers and boost fans were installed within turrets, which are reclaimed from the Brighton Pavilion. The project also features a large basement where a closed loop ground source heating/cooling system has been incorporated into the perimeter retaining piled wall (Energy piles). Whilst this is a fairly shallow array, heat is dissipated quickly due to the proximity of the Thames - and therefore saturated gravel strata.

 

Natural ventilation is employed wherever possible, however, the basement areas employ demand-driven mechanical ventilation with heat recovery; and, when required, utilise the low carbon heat/coolth generated from the ground source heat pump.

 

Servicing to the interiors coordinates with the minimal aesthetic by Starck Network.

 

Skelly & Couch provided full M&E, and sustainability design services on the project.