Salford City Council – Ordsall Housing Development
Designing Sustainable Homes of Tomorrow for the Residents of Ordsall. Salford City Council is developing a new sustainable and affordable residential community in Ordsall, with a focus on low-energy and low-carbon design principles. The project, spanning 10 acres and comprising nearly 300 new homes, including houses and apartments, aims to meet the Future Homes standard […]
Voreda House – Passivhaus (EnerPHit) compliant office refurbishment
First non-domestic Passivhaus (EnerPHit) compliant office refurbishment in the UK. This project involved the deep retrofit of Voreda House, an office building in Penrith, Cumbria, aiming for the EnerPHit (Passivhaus retrofit) standard. The project involved wrapping the building in external wall insulation and addressing challenges such as thermal bridging, limited floor-to-ceiling height, and ventilation design. […]
Jeremiah Observatory
Bringing iconic astrological site back to it’s former glory. Once a museum exhibit for 25 years, the observatory required restoration for full functionality. PSA’s report and subsequent works successfully enabled the observatory’s rotation, reopening, and adaptation of its fire alarm system. Through collaborative efforts with the client, PSA assessed and proposed solutions for the observatory’s […]
CGP Millom Office Refurbishment
Visually appealing new extension for top publisher. CGP Books, a leading educational publisher, required an office expansion to accommodate their growing business. The client sought to create an extended space that aligned with their brand ethos of supporting local businesses for the supply of products and materials. This case study outlines the collaborative efforts between […]
Carnforth Methodist Church
A local church had outgrown its shared building and desired its own dedicated venue to host worship services, community events, and office space – all within a limited budget. PSA’s building experts carefully consulted with the church committee to fully grasp their requirements. Our tailored design solution provided a flexible, size-adjustable room with cutting-edge audio-visual […]
Myerscough Wenning Student Accomodation
Creative solutions for modern student accommodation with tight utility space. PSA, successfully modernised a dated college building into contemporary student accommodations with private ensuite bathrooms. Despite the challenge of a small plant room, PSA’s expert engineers meticulously designed an efficient mechanical and electrical system. The innovative approach maximised the existing space, ensuring future accessibility for […]
Cumberland Infirmary – Oxygen VIE System
New oxygen VIE System for hospital. Faced surging demand for oxygen, particularly due to rising Covid-19 cases, they looked into the options. Our team swiftly tackled the challenge of upgrading their oxygen supply system, working within tight space constraints and ensuring uninterrupted patient care. Through clever design and careful planning, we successfully installed a larger […]
The Derwent Project – Event Venue
The transformation of an old pencil factory into a multifunctional event space. The Keswick Convention, a significant annual event attracting 12,000 Christians globally, sought a single-site location for its activities. The former Cumberland Pencil factory, an iconic structure in Keswick, was identified as the ideal venue. PSA supported the transformation with full Mechanical & Electrical […]
Thoulstone Eco Leisure Park
Carbon friendly services designed for eco park’s accommodation. At Thoulstone Eco Leisure Park, PSA’s expertise in mechanical and electrical design brought an ambitious vision to life. We transformed an abandoned golf course into a carbon-friendly holiday destination, prioritising sustainability at every turn. From fabric-first approaches to innovative heating solutions, our team delivered designs that seamlessly […]
Lakeland Motor Museum
PSA designed and supervised the mechanical and electrical services for this purpose-built facility, seamlessly blending modern technology with its historical structure. We helped transform part of the old “Dolly Blue” factory into a captivating space that now houses an impressive collection of 30,000 exhibits. Our comprehensive approach included innovative lighting, sustainable heating, and advanced AV […]
