Location Durham, UK Services Building services, civil and structural engineering and planning Sector Education, Infrastructure Client Durham University Architect Howarth Litchfield Partnership Imagery © Craig Auckland/Fotohaus
T +44 (0)191 213 1515
This project was carried out on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where most of the buildings are listed and where new archaeological discoveries can be anticipated. Cundall undertook a feasibility study to determine the best way of establishing a new boiler plant to serve the buildings around The Palace Green.
The installation work was phased over three summers to minimise disruption to the students and staff of the university. The design works included:
Overall, the project has been a huge success, providing efficient heating / hot water systems, yet leaving no sign of works on this world heritage site.