Low & Zero Carbon Solution:
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Wyke 6th Form College
| Project: | Wyke 6th Form College Phase B |
| Capital Value: | £8M |
| Client: | Wyke 6th Form College |
| Architect: | Broadway Malyan |
description
The second phase of a major redevelopment of Wyke 6th Form College uses renewable energy sources, Ground Source Heat Pumps, as part of BCM’s servicing strategy. The early modelling of the building has reduced the number of bore holes by 50% compared with the first phase of the scheme (designed by others) due to improving the efficiency of the building.
Benefits
- Reduced boreholes by 50% saving £0.25M
- Savings achieved are greater than 3 x BCM fees
- Reduced expenditure on building fabric
- Lower lifetime energy costs
- Reduced CO2 emissions
