Ciat AHUs take leading role
4th September 2024
UK: Ciat has supplied three ClimaCiat AirAccess AHUs to a brand new, purpose-built new hub for the performing arts in the Chiltern Hills.
Garsington Studios, part of Garsington Opera, is a multi-purpose resource for rehearsals, recordings, filming, events and meetings.
Nestled in the scenic Chiltern Hills, Garsington Studios is a greenfield project committed to renewable energy sources, aiming to be a beacon of sustainable design.
The Studios’ acoustic and thermal requirements were stringent, demanding precise control over noise levels and temperatures across multiple rooms, including recording studios and the main auditorium.
These stringent noise ratings were addressed with acoustically lined plenums and ducting, minimising ventilation noise to create an optimal acoustic environment for performances and recordings. The supply air noise level was kept to 58dBA, enabling a noise rating standard of 15.
Attention was paid to energy efficiency with the inclusion of a thermal wheel and the availability of a free cooling mode.
The greenfield site and unpredictable weather conditions presented unique challenges, impacting logistics and on-site work, material deliveries and scheduling. To mitigate these challenges, Ciat’s team proactively managed the project in phases to ensure the installation stayed on track despite the adverse conditions.
Huntingdon-based Arcade UK were the mechanical design and build contractors for the project.
