Client Athlone Institute of Technology
Location Athlone, Ireland
Architect Taylor McCarney Architects
Value Confidential
Fulfilling ATU's environmental objectives and meeting ambitious CO2 production targets
About the project
The new purpose-built, three-storey STEM building planned for ATU covers over 65,000 square feet with capacity for more than 1000 additional students and 70 staff. The cutting-edge STEM building features an entrance plaza, tiered seating, cutting-edge science labs and equipment, lecture theatres and classrooms.
IN2 was responsible for completion of the environmental, mechanical and electrical services design drawings and specification for the refurbishment of the existing Auburn 2 Building forming part of the STEM Quadrangle area at Athlone Institute of Technology.
The environmental design objective was to provide energy efficient solutions which result in lower energy consumption and meet CO2 production targets. In order to achieve this, IN2 undertook analyses of daylight, solar gain, natural ventilation and assessed energy performance.
Full compliance to the energy requirement of TGD Part L 2017 was confirmed for the proposed building design. Furthermore, the building as designed was predicted to achieve an A3 BER Rating with NZEB equivalent performance.
As part of the mechanical services installation, a new primary central heating plantroom was built next to the Auburn building, with external access to cater for natural ventilation and maintenance access.
The complete replacement of all existing electrical services was designed for all areas within the proposed refurbishment and extension.
