Our team at PSA worked with Myerscough College to refurbish its Animal Studies centre making it an innovative and sustainable space. We provided mechanical and electrical design services assisting the college to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. This demonstrates its exceptional environmental performance and aligns with the college’s carbon management plan, reducing its CO2 emissions by 35%.
CLIENT: Myerscough College
VALUE: £3m
LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Design
CLIENT OBJECTIVE
The college sought to expand and refurbish its current animal studies centre, transforming it into a state-of-the-art facility that would provide specialist classrooms, dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for different animal groups, private rooms, a reception, and study areas. The vision was to create a comprehensive, eco-friendly hub that would support the college’s forward-thinking curriculum and research initiatives.
OUR SOLUTION
Leveraging our expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering design, we collaborated closely with the college to bring their vision to life. The £3 million project included the creation of a diverse range of specialist animal rooms, such as a nocturnal observation room, amphibians and invertebrates area, reptile enclosure, rodent housing, tropical zone, tortoise habitat, aquarium, canine hydrotherapy suite, and grooming facilities. Our design included:
- Solar PV
- Heating, ventilation and cooling
- Lighting & power
- Safety & security
THE OUTCOME
The transformed Animal Studies Centre not only met the college’s functional requirements but also exceeded their sustainability goals. The project achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, demonstrating its exceptional environmental performance. Furthermore, the new facility aligns seamlessly with the college’s carbon management plan, reducing its CO2 emissions by 35%.
