EXPERIENCE IN education sector
• Universities, Schools, Academies & Colleges.
• Scientific & Medical Research Centres, including:
- Laboratories
- Data/Comms Facilities
- Teaching & administration areas
• Commercial Kitchens & Food Tech Areas.
• Sports Facilities (Including Sport England compliant).
• Student Accommodation.
The complexity of design for schools and educational buildings is often overlooked by those not familiar with the sector and this can lead to significant problems later down the line if you don’t appoint the right consultant. With Congruent Design you will find the right level of experience and attention to deliver the project successfully.
We understand how to establish the particular requirements of the project, which may include specific local authority or funding agency constraints and we know how to integrate the many requirements that may arise from these or other guidance such as Building Bulletins, particularly with respect to ventilation/overheating and acoustic provisions.
Experience Summary By System
Central plant design and mechanical system selection
• Boilers, heat exchangers & biomass / district heating systems.
• Air-conditioning / DX cooling (IT).
• Pump sets, DWS/LTHW distribution and control.
• Ventilation systems including BB101 / BB93 Compliance
( NVHR, MVHR, AHU’s and natural ventilation ).
• Commercial Kitchens & Food Tech Areas.
• Science facilities including; fume cupboards & safety cabinets.
• Gas distribution, safety controls and metering
• Water treatment and storage.
• Sprinkler systems.
• Above ground drainage.
Electrical systems
External, internal and lighting controls.
SEN / sensory facilities.
Small power and structured cabling.
Standby generator and UPS systems.
Smoke detection & fire alarm systems.
Security / access control and CCTV.
PV Renewables.
Metering.