Building efficiency
Find out more
- Our efforts to improve laboratory environments through ConCom were commended through S-Lab awards recognition awards scheme (pdf)
- ConCom in the Flowers building (pdf)
- Air filter optimisation and air change rationalisation (pdf)
Delivering energy efficiency through continuous commissioning
Continuous commissioning (ConCom) is an ongoing process to resolve operating problems within buildings, aimed at:
- Improving comfort.
- Optimising energy use.
- Identifying beneficial retrofits for existing buildings and plant.
The approach
Using Variance Analysis we:
- Determine what is required of buildings/services, while meeting academic needs and minimising energy consumption (ideal).
- Review consumption, obtaining an understanding of services/systems and maintenance/operation strategies utilised (actual).
- Implement strategies eliminating variance between Ideal/Actual, eradicating avoidable waste.
Through Continuous Optimisation we are: | Our goals are to: |
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Ensuring plant operates in auto-mode not manual. | Optimise the operation of our plant and services to meet academic demand while minimising energy consumption and costs. |
Reducing air volumes. | Obtain a better understanding of academic perception about internal environments, enabling us to prioritise resources to maximise improvements. |
Setting-back AHU operation (temperature/time). | Increase buy-in and support from our staff and service partners, developing energy minimisation practices into their normal operations. |
Introducing efficient plant. | Embed a cultural change in the operation and delivery of building services through meaningful engagement with staff and students. |
Adjusting pump delivery meeting flow demands. | |
Improving filter efficiencies. | |
Introducing occupancy controls eg CO2 sensors. | Continuous Optimisation (Concom) is a strategic approach to the operation of buildings, with the aim to deliver the best value to the occupier. |
Find out more
![ConCom Green Gown Video 2011](/assets/website/images/placeholder/video-placeholder.jpg)
ConCom Green Gown
Kevin Cope explains presents us being commended in Green Gown Awards.
![Our ConCom approach with comments by SLab.](/assets/website/images/placeholder/video-placeholder.jpg)
Imperial ConCom with SLab Review
Our ConCom approach with comments by SLab
![Reducing carbon consumption through our programme.](/assets/website/images/placeholder/video-placeholder.jpg)
Presentation about ConCom
Kevin Cope explains about our Continuous Optimisation programme.