AWADUKT Thermo uses natural temperature of the earth to pre-warm or pre-cool ventilation air
M&E consultants Max Fordham LLP has specified the REHAU AWADUKT Thermo ground air heat exchanger for the new 拢10m Wembley Manor Primary School in the London Borough of Brent.
The school was designed by architects Walters & Cohen to allow for natural lighting and ventilation wherever possible both to reduce energy costs and to create a comfortable environment for the pupils.
AWADUKT Thermo uses the natural temperature of the earth to pre-warm or pre-cool ventilation air as it is drawn through a network of underground pipes before it enters a building, reducing both heating and cooling costs.
At Wembley Manor, the AWADUKT Thermo polypropylene pipework grid has been laid under what will eventually be a school sports pitch and is delivering quiet, controlled ventilation into the 450m虏 鈥榟ub鈥� of the school where the pupils will meet for assembly and for shared activities.
Max Fordham LLP worked closely with sustainable polymer technology expert REHAU to design a double stacked grid which saved 30% on the space required for the 20 x 18m lengths of 200mm diameter heat transfer pipe and the 800mm pre-fabricated header pipe system.