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Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre. A Case Study presented by David Burns Facilities Manager, ECRC, University of Edinburgh Safe, Successful & Sustainable Laboratories Thursday 26th November 2009 Queen's University, Belfast. Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre. Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre.
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Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre A Case Study presented by David Burns Facilities Manager, ECRC, University of Edinburgh Safe, Successful & Sustainable Laboratories Thursday 26th November 2009Queen's University, Belfast
Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre • Completed 2002 • Capital Cost: £7 million • 4 story building plus plant room floor • Currently houses: 130 staff • Gross Internal Area: 3,000 square metres • Primary purpose: Research Laboratory
Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre • Angela Ingram, Centre Manager • Overall responsibility for building performance • Laboratory background • David Burns, Facilities Manager • Onsite control of building energy facilities • Laboratory background
Energy usage and consumption data Weekday running data: Winter / Summer comparison
Energy usage and consumption data Weekend running data: Winter / Summer comparison
How we achieved “switch off” • Switch off intended from project inception • Created the right culture from the start • Sandra Lawrie, Client Representative on project • Key laboratory staff trained in management of onsite building systems – Energy & Access • Education of staff in good practices from start • On-site front-end managed PC for BEM System • Proximity to neighbours influenced HVAC operating day
Next steps • Review “Base Load” by detailed analysis • Influence & cut down Base Load • Review options to trim “occupancy” hours • Sharing information of best practice