Energy Centre
University of York
The University of York expanded their existing energy centre on their Campus East to facilitate current and future expansion plans.
The Brief
The new facility features advanced equipment, including a 2.3-megawatt combined heat and power (CHP) boiler, delivering efficient, clean, and reliable energy to the campus. This addition enhances the university’s energy resilience by enabling separate energy supplies for both campuses, significantly reducing the risk of simultaneous power loss.
The Design
The facility has been designed to allow educational visits to be hosted by the University including tours for colleges, schools and other educational establishments. Pathways carve optimal routes around key elements of the building to areas where equipment is exposed. The CHP container itself has been designed with bespoke artwork to its perimeter so visitors can visualise the internal components and workings of the CHP plant.
The Outcome
By using offsite construction methods, the impact and disruption of construction works on the on-campus student experience was reduced.
From structural columns and beams to decorative chevron patterned sandwich panels, these elements significantly reduce dconstruction time on site and streamlined operations.
Project Details
- Sector: Education, Higher Education
- Client:
University of York
