Sector: Health Care
Project Description
Detailed design of Mechanical and Electrical Services for the refurbishment and major extension of the Launceston Medical Centre
A new two storey extension and alterations to the existing building to allow for 10 additional consulting rooms, larger waiting area, a new entrance to the dispensary and a staff training / meeting room
“ A new healthcare hub offering much needed space for patients and healthcare professionals”
Project Involvement
Detailed spatial co-ordination in a highly serviced building
Pro-active advice on the engineering requirements of the Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes
3D Revit modelling of services installation
Careful luminaire selection and lighting controls to maximise the benefits of the natural daylight provision
Collaborative approach resulting in an integrated MEP design with the building Architecture and Structure
Consideration was given to the difficulties associated with space and access for services
Co-ordination of services to specialist scientific engineering equipment, specialist laboratory equipment, and specialist ICT services
Cost effective design of services to meet client specifications
Design to achieve BREEAM Very Good
Efficient MEP systems and controls that offer reliability and ease of maintenance
Specified lower energy LED luminaire replacement with daylight controls to reduce latent lighting heat gains aiding thermal comfort within spaces
Early identification of the spatial challenges posed with the proposed location enabled a collaborative approach to successfully resolution in a timely manner without affecting the programme, and avoided ongoing abortive work
The building uses super insulated well sealed construction methods, using ventilation heat recovery systems for ventilation and heating in localised areas only
Project Benefits
Security design provided to enhance security to the site with CCTV cameras protecting the perimeter and key entry positions, with access control system to secure areas
Hot and cold-water supplies to refurbished welfare facilities
Replacement heat emitters and to the refurbished area, with improved controls for reduced energy consumption
Out of hours building and property protection through the use of automatic intruder detection and alarm systems
LED luminaires in all areas
Extend existing fire alarm detection and sounder coverage to include the extension
SDS carried out the detailed design for the project including all schedules and calculations to enable the client’s technical advisor to review and approve the detailed design
Develop energy strategies to meet planning requirements and achieve a minimum EPC rating of B
SBEM calculations and EPC for the new build extension
Provision of systems to accommodate people with additional needs including transportation systems, alarms systems, assisted bathing and audible and visual alarms
Load estimates and infrastructure review and site diversions to accommodate the works
Developed external lighting proposals to facilitate safe vehicular and pedestrian movement around the site, and to reflect the wider lighting strategy for the overall development of the site
SDS were appointed to undertake the Stage 4a design. The MEP component was fully designed in 3-D using Revit platform.
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