Ingenious Case Studies
Large, Open Plan Office
Cardiff based designer and manufacturer of office equipment, Orangebox Ltd, understood the impact a poor working environment has on productivity. When they moved to a new 2500m2 premises – complete with an open plan office, meeting rooms, light manufacturing areas and a canteen – they relished the opportunity to create a comfortable working environment.
Twenty-six Ingenious Air® Small Duct Systems were installed to provide cooling, heating and air purification.
Single System for Multiple Offices
Kendal Byrne Developments Ltd, the builders, needed cooling and heating for their clients Washington Mill’s Manchester offices. Their client wanted a system that would create a comfortable, healthy and productive working environment.
One Ingenious Air® Small Duct System, paired with a 20kW inverter heat pump condensing unit, was installed to provide heating and cooling.
Product Testing Laboratory
Design Blue Ltd, the supplier of high impact safety equipment, needed comfort cooling and heating for their new D30 laboratory. They had to achieve specified temperature and relative humidity conditions to ensure the accuracy of their testing procedures.
One Ingenious Air® Small Duct System, paired with a Mitsubishi sustainable technology heat pump was installed to provide heating, cooling and humidity control.
Doctors’ Surgery
The doctors at St John’s Villa surgery in London needed a new heating and cooling system for their refurbished practice. They wanted to improve the indoor air quality and treat patients in a comfortable and draught-free environment. Reducing the risk of transmission of airborne infection was essential.
The architect, therefore, recommended two Ingenious Air® Small Duct Systems to provide heating, cooling and air purification.
Engineering Factory
Alchrist Engineering Ltd in Essex had no heating in the manufacturing area of their factory. Having endured a freezing winter, they urgently needed a heating solution before the onset of more cold weather. Key requirements were a cost-effective and energy efficient system that could be installed with minimal interference to production.
Two Ingenious Air® Small Duct Systems were installed, in conjunction with two 30kW gas, fired hot water boilers, to provide heating.
Panasonic Factory
The electronics industry giant Panasonic required 120kW of cooling for an assembly room at their factory in Cardiff. They needed the cooling to be controlled within 10oC and the environment to be clean and dust free.
Their contractor, Cardiff based Celtic Cooling and Heating Ltd recommended The Ingenious Air® solution. The Ingenious Air® Small Duct System provides energy-efficient cooling, heating and air purification.
Gentlemans’ Barber Shop
A top Mayfair barbers had to replace their old air conditioning systems, which ran on ozone-depleting R22 gas. They needed an energy efficient solution, which would complement their traditional decor and beautiful mahogany panels. They also needed to improve the working environment as the staff often complained of feeling uncomfortable.
Three 10kW Ingenious Air® Small Duct Systems were installed to provide heating, cooling and air purification.
Designer Shoe Shop
Loriblu, an international retailer of designer shoes, wanted their flagship store on London’s Bond Street to showcase their premium brand style and class. They had invested in beautiful interior design and Italian hand-made mirrored joinery to provide a stunning backdrop for the shoes.
An innovative, hybrid solution was created by incorporating components from the award-winning Ingenious Air® Small Duct System, to provide heating and cooling.
Grade II Listed Restaurant
Set in a charming Grade II listed building in the beautiful village of Shinfield, L’Ortolan is Reading’s only Michelin starred restaurant. The restaurant needed cooling and additional heating (to the current radiator), for two private fine dining rooms. The owners required an unobtrusive system that would blend in and maintain the aesthetics and wonderful ambience.
One 10kW Ingenious Air® Small Duct System was installed to provide heating & cooling.
Sports Centre
The committee members of The Falcon Sports Centre in Slough had a problem. They needed to provide heating and cooling the three badminton courts in their new sports hall. Their previous air conditioning system caused draughts and uneven temperatures.
Mechanical Consultants, John Noad (Building Environment) Ltd, knew the Ingenious Air® Small Duct System would solve both concerns and provide energy efficient heating & cooling.
Luxury House
A property developer refurbished this majestic deluxe residence in Oxshott, overlooking the Surrey countryside. The client required an energy efficient, complete comfort system that would integrate unobtrusively into the listed building and complement the luxurious interior design.
The developer chose the Ingenious Air® Small Duct System to provide comfort cooling and heating.
Luxury London Apartments
94 Baker Street, site of the Beatles Apple Boutique from 1967-8, required heating, cooling and outside air ventilation for five newly refurbished apartments on the upper floors. Priorities were a discreet, energy efficient option with accurate temperature control.
Five HE 71 Ingenious Air® Small Duct Systems, each paired with a 10kW air source heat pump, were specified to deliver cooling, heating and outside air ventilation.