Incognito® Case Study

Project Background:

Addressing ‘Overheating’ Apartments At Marc Brunel House

Situated in the Wapping Wall Conservation Area, Marc Brunel House boasts 37 luxury apartments and penthouses within a Grade II listed building. Offering breathtaking views across the Thames, this warehouse conversion comprises one, two and three bedroom residences.

The project began when a resident approached us to provide them with a solution to their overheating apartment.

The resident highlighted that although the property benefited from the property's underfloor heating, the building retained excessive heat due to its refurbishment using modern materials like concrete and glass. While ideal for reducing heating bills in winter, this led to unbearable temperatures for over eight months of the year.

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Objective:

Resolving Overheating Challenges

Following this initial conversation we opened up the discussions to all residents within Marc Brunel House as it was explained that the overheating was a building-wide issue.

Residents had previously proposed the installation of conventional external condensers on their balconies, however, this was declined by the freeholder due to the noise and cosmetic look of these external condensers.

When we put forward our Incognito® system, which incorporates an attractively designed external heat exchanger and is almost silent, the residents' hopes were high that the building management and freeholder would accept the proposal.

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The Installed System:

Incognito®

Upon submitting our Incognito® brochure and technical details to the building management and freeholder, our system's unique design and concept were recognised as the ideal fit for Marc Brunel House, and permission was granted to install the system.

In this process, we also helped residents acquire permits by providing necessary technical and installation information to the building management consultants. Once permits were secured, residents were able to proceed with the installation of their air conditioning systems.

Working through the list of residents on a 'first to express interest' basis we completed the installations in each of the resident's flats.

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Outcome:

Enhanced Comfort Year-Round For Residents

Following the installation of our incognito® system, residents now experience year-round comfort within their homes, thanks to the contemporary indoor wall mounted units and a silent designer outdoor heat exchanger.