Alexandra Davis, mechanical associate at Whitecode Consulting, highlights how mechanical and electrical (M&E) design should be incorporated into decision-making.
With sustainability and energy efficiency, not to mention decarbonisation, increasingly taking priority during building design, MEP engineers and architects are coming into conflict as part of an ever-changing air quality landscape. Nowhere is this better highlighted than in the increasing need for louvres to be designed and incorporated into buildings, especially in applications where plant equipment requires effective air intake or exhaust. Alexandra Davis, mechanical associate at Whitecode Consulting, assesses the importance of balancing aesthetics and ventilation, and highlights how mechanical and electrical (M&E) design should be incorporated into decision-making.
At first glance, our latest project looked like it had plenty of space — especially with a large, open, naturally ventilated basement. That would make it perfect for air source heat pumps, right?
However, upon closer inspection, that 'airy' space wasn't just for the heat pumps; it had to accommodate ventilation for the underground car park, electrical substations, a standby generator, a spa and pool, gym facilities, and multiple plant rooms. Each one comes with its own airflow demands, and they're all competing for the same free area.
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