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Winner - Mechanical & Electrical Category - Small < back to awards

company details:
  • Contact Name:
    Sean Neary
  • Company:
    Varming Consulting Engineers Limited
  • Address:
categories/ group:
  • Project Category:
    Mechanical & Electrical
  • Project Group:
    Small
project details:
  • Name of the project:
    Donegal Town Garda Station Refurbishment & Extension
  • Location:
    Donegal Town
  • Commencement date:
    January 2017
  • Completion Date:
    November 2020
  • Client:
    Office of Public Works, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Section
project description:

A contemporary, three storeys over semi-basement, modern extension along with an extensive refurbishment of a Garda Station. Limited storage space was overcome by the use of Air Source Heat Pump technology to allow the building to achieve its high specification energy ratings of nZEB and BER A3. Early stage detailed design was critical in avoiding clashes and selecting appropriate routes, voids and riser location for the many services required. In-house dynamic simulation was used to validate the design’s environmental sustainability. The project was a winner in the 2021 RIAI Cultural/Public Building and Sustainability awards.