Plymouth school
Energy ratings
SAP energy efficiency
30% improvement
SAP environmental impact
39% improvement
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Products used
- Greenstore ground source heat pumps
Background
Coombe Dean School is a mixed comprehensive school in Plymouth, which was first opened in 1976 and now boasts over 1,000 students. A new teaching block, comprising of 6 classrooms and 2 sets of toilets was transformed using two Groundstore ground source heat pumps and underfloor heating.
The school's Head teacher said: "The project has provided an excellent opportunity for the school to embrace the environmental agenda and we will look for opportunities to incorporate this into teaching and learning at Coombe Dean. We are looking forward to leading the way in sustainable development and education for our students, staff and the local community."
To ensure all the students are familiar with ground source heat pump technology, Worcester has provided colorful display boards which detail how the heat pumps work. Worcester is also planning to supply perspex covers for the heat pumps, so students will be able to see inside the pumps while they're in action.
Efficiency monitors have also been fitted, so the children will be able to see how much energy the heat pumps are providing. As well as the Greenstore ground source heat pumps, this new facility has other sustainable design solutions, such as natural ventilation and lighting, which will not only reduce the school's carbon footprint, but help to create an open and welcoming environment, which is a pleasure to teach and learn in.