Mandeville Primary School
Location
Hertfordshire
Year
2021-2024
Service Area
Project Summary
38.1
kWp solar PV installation
32.1
kWh/m2.year predicted energy use intensity
The Brief
To provide guidance on the design of the new two-storey block at Mandeville Primary School to help achieve Hertfordshire County Council’s target of net zero carbon in operation (NZCiO) and to make sure that future climate change and future functional adaptability were considered for the scheme.
To support the design team during RIBA Stages 4 & 5 by evaluating the impact of any design modifications on the expected energy performance of the new school building.
To carry out the As-built EPC assessment upon reaching Practical Completion.
The Solution
Review of the initial design followed by workshops with the project team to identify strategies to minimise energy consumption and overheating risk while ensuring future adaptability of the scheme.
Continued to work with the design team throughout construction to ensure the building model accounted for additional design details developed during RIBA Stage 4 and any necessary modifications during construction.
Reviewed and incorporated As-built building information into the As-built EPC issued after completion of construction.
The Result
The building is now occupied, with the As-built EPC lodged by Love Design Studio achieving an A+ rating, helping to demonstrate the NZCiO status of the building.