Location
UK

Client / Professional Team
TBC

Construction Value
£TBC

Our Role
Upgrade aging plant and instal low-carbon heat pump technology providing critical life-support functions, without interrupting the building’s operation.

Much of the existing building services plant had reached the end of its operational life, presenting growing concerns around reliability, maintainability and energy performance. As a live public attraction with sensitive life-support systems, any interruption to services posed significant risks to animal welfare and operational continuity.

The key challenge was therefore to design a solution that would allow the replacement and upgrading of critical plant and systems while maintaining full operation of the facility throughout the works. Additional constraints included limited plant space, a corrosive marine environment, and the need to carefully manage interfaces between new and existing systems.

The first stage of the works focused on the introduction of low-carbon heat pump technology as part of the wider decarbonisation strategy. The new systems were designed to interface seamlessly with the existing plant, allowing a gradual transition that minimised operational risk.

The designs prioritised efficiency improvements, reduced carbon emissions and improved system resilience, while also creating a platform for future stages of plant replacement and further sustainability enhancements.