MAJOR PROJECTS
tissues , which then are obviously going to patients in Scotland .”
One of the innovations to help the work flows was the incorporation of two service lifts – one to take process samples from manufacturing to testing , and one to remove waste from testing , NMRU and RD & I . These two dumb waiter type lifts and shafts have been integrated with the building layout to address the pressure differentials between floors and departments . In both cases the pressure differential is the same as the principal direction of operational flows ( products / waste ).
Coe says the centre will be as energy-efficient as possible , not easy when you consider it will be running round the clock . He adds : “ The offices are south facing to maximise daylight and we ’ ve worked very hard on the building envelope and the insulation . The office areas are all naturally ventilated with windows and louvres that are controlled by the building management system .” In addition the centre has a combined heat and power ( CHP ) system and a solar photovoltaic array on the roof to generate some of the electricity it will require .
18 Febuary 2016