Project Overview

Mondes Projects collaborated with Manchester University to develop and implement a sustainable heating and cooling system across its campus. The university sought to align its infrastructure with its carbon neutrality goals for 2030, focusing on energy efficiency, operational cost reduction, and long-term environmental responsibility.

Challenges

The project needed to balance the university’s historical architecture with modern energy efficiency requirements. Additionally, the heating and cooling system had to serve a diverse set of buildings, including lecture halls, student accommodations, and research labs, each with varying energy needs.

Our Approach

• Campus-Wide Energy Assessment – We analysed the energy demands of different facilities to develop a tailored decarbonisation strategy.
• Installation of High-Efficiency Heating & Cooling Systems – We integrated ground-source heat pumps and high-efficiency district heating networks to optimise temperature control across campus buildings.
• Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems – Solar panels and solar thermal collectors were installed to provide renewable energy for heating and electricity.
• Building Automation & Smart Controls – AI-driven energy management systems were deployed to dynamically adjust heating and cooling loads based on real-time occupancy and external weather conditions.

Results & Impact

• 30% reduction in operational costs, improving financial sustainability for the university.
• Enhanced energy efficiency across campus, leading to lower carbon emissions.
• Improved student and faculty comfort, with optimised indoor climate control in all buildings.
• Stronger positioning as a leader in sustainability, reinforcing the university’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.