Heating infrastructure at Darwin College, Cambridge

CPS refurbished heating at Frank Young House; replacing antequated gas boilers with sustainable Air Sourced Heat Pumps.

Darwin College, Cambridge was seeking to improve the sustainability and energy efficiency of Frank Young House which had historically been heated by inefficient gas boilers. The project required careful dismantlement of existing archaic heating and piping infrastructure in order to install a sustainable Air Sourced Heat Pump Solution (ASHP).

Solutions

CPS replaced outdated systems with state of the art air sourced heat pumps. The units were installed on a recently upgraded reinforced concrete pad and designed to integrate seemlessly into the surrounding area, being both out of sight and protected by accoustic fencing to minimise the impact of the ASHPs on the surrounding area. The design also incorporated cutting edge hot water cylinders, hydro boxes and a buffer vessel, which in conjunction with the ASHPs created an incredibly efficient heating system.

In addition, CPS optimised heat distribution in the building by upgrading radiators in kitchens and bathrooms, making mechanical improvements including an upgrade to the Building Management System (BMS) control panel, and enhancing the building’s ventilation.