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ANALYSIS

MISSION CRITICAL FACILITIES

STADIA

ANALYSIS

FACADE

ANALYSIS

CAR PARK VENTILATION

THERMAL

COMFORT

LABORATORY

ANALYSIS

FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL

AERO-

ACOUSTICS

FEATURED PROJECTS

Mary Rose ship hull

MARY ROSE TRUST MUSEUM /
2011/

Portsmouth, UK  - Environmental Control 

Key to the conservation of the Mary Rose, the drying process was an important stage in allowing public access to engage with the history of the ship in the new museum that houses the hull and artefacts. 

Pan American Games Athletic Stadium CAD model

VIDENA ATHLETICS STADIUM/
2019/

Lima, Peru - Wind Analysis, Stadium Analysis

A central part of the redeveloped VIDENA National Sports Complex the Athletics stadium provides a world class space to host the Pan-American and ParaPan-American games in 2019. 

Cabot Circus

CABOT CIRCUS /
2008
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Bristol, UK - Wind Analysis

A key aspect of the redevelopment of the soppingquater in Bristol, Cabot Circus provides a under cover mix use area with a range of shopping and entertainment opportunities with a signature glazed roof covering the main spaces.

PRESENTATIONS, GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS & RESEARCH PAPERS /

Presentation and Research Papers

With extensive experience involving Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling in a variety of areas, K8T has been influential with the development of guidance documents, research papers and presentations. 

Featured
Wind Studies

WIND STUDIES

From concept design, planning stages and and post-completion evaluation, Computational Fluid Dynamic  (CFD) modelling of a site with local weather conditions can provide insight into the impact on the microclimate a development may have.

West Quay Development CAD in location alongside the Poole Waterfront

WEST QUAY /
2019/

Poole, UK  - Pedestrian comfort 

A mixed use area of high rise residential, retail and retirement home, the West Quay development regenerates the waterfront area in Poole, Dorset. 

Canary Wharf CFD analysis with path lines showing wind speed through the development

MILLHARBOUR CANARY WHARF /
2000
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London, UK - Wind and Environmental Studies

At the heart of Canary Wharf, Milharbour provides a high rise apartments in a valuable space in London. With high rise developments in a crowded area the iteration with the local environment is key to the development success.

Cabot Circus

CABOT CIRCUS /
2001/

Bristol, UK  - Pedestrian comfort, wind analysis 

A key aspect of the redevelopment of the soppingquater in Bristol, Cabot Circus provides a under cover mix use area with a range of shopping and entertainment opportunities with a signature glazed roof covering the main spaces.

Landore Court development planning visualisation

LANDORE COURT/
2020/

Cardiff, UK  - Pedestrian comfort

With space within cities becoming more premium, this office tower matches a creative design with the effective use of space through building upwards the interaction with the local micro climate becomes a major factor.

University of Bath development visualisation in context of the surrounding landscape

UNIVERSITY OF BATH /
2000
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Bath, UK - Pedestrian Comfort Wind Analysis

With a campus set up, with a lot of buildings concentrated in a single space, the University of Bath had to considered the environmental impacts the design and planning of the site could have.

Fire & Smoke Control
Leeds City College Theatre CFD model with smoke plume from the fire in the theatre space

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE THEATRE /
2017/

Leeds, UK  - Theatre MSVS Analysis

Part of Leeds City College, the Theatre at the Quarry Hill campus provides a specialised space with seating for the performing arts department. The high ceiling height allows platforms for lighting and acoustic panels.

Atlantic Square development visualisation

ATLANTIC SQUARE OFFICE /
2018/

Glasgow, UK - Office MSVS Analysis 

Atlantic Square is a large multi-storey building with open plan offices on each floor. With a large open plan space, the MSVS is vital in protecting the stairwells during means of escape to aid with the safe evacuation of the occupants. 

FIRE & SMOKE CONTROL

Providing CFD modelling on a wide range of scale of projects from small stairwells to large offices, the various projects have been simulated using Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS) or Ansys Fluent software. 

Leeds College of Building Atrium Fire CFD Analysis with smoke layer visible into the atrium

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING /
2017/

Leeds, U.K.  - Atrium MSVS Analysis

With a large atrium space at the Leeds College of Building, a detailed analysis of an fire leading into an atrium space to evaluate the performance of the mechanical system using a Ansys Fluent Solver.

Hotel atrium CFD analysis image with temperature plot through the space

HOTEL ATRIUM /
2017/

Heathrow, UK  - Atrium MSVS Analysis

An atrium space provides a grand entrance into a building. With a atrium space a major concern is the risk of fire and where the smoke will move. Through a large scale model, an atrium fire can be modelled with the MSVS to clear the space.

Ziggurat House Visualisation

ZIGGURAT HOUSE /
2019/

Hertfordshire, U.K.- Deterministic MSVS Analysis

Part of a high end redevelopment, Ziggurat House provides luxury accommodation in Hertfordshire. The mechanical system was evaluated to access if tenable conditions could be achieved within the extended corridor. 

STADIUM ANALYSIS

Providing analysis of both conceptual and operational stadiums to inform the design through highlighting elements such as wind flow and stadium temperature levels. 

Stadium Seating

UNDISCLOSED STADIUM/
Concept/

Undisclosed -  Environmental Design

With stadiums being constructed in ever more challenging climates, internal environmental control is becoming even more important to ensure a comfortable experience for both athletes and the spectators. 

Videna Athletics Stadium CAD visualisation

VIDENA ATHLETICS STADIUM /
2019/

Lima, Peru - Wind Analysis

A central part of the redeveloped VIDENA National Sports Complex the Athletics stadium provides a world class space to host the Pan-American and ParaPan-American games in 2019. 

Stadium Analysis
Arkle Road Development Visualisation

ARKLE ROAD CAR PARK /
2019/

Dublin, Ireland  - Ventilation & Smoke Clearance

With a large scale office development in the heart of Dublin, a sizeable basement car park has been designed with a mix mode ventilation strategy that utilises jet fans in combination with natural openings to outside air

St Martins Place Development Visualisation

ST MARTINS PLACE CAR PARK/
2019/

Birmingham, UK - Wind Assisted Ventilation

A 6 level car park split over 3 storeys located in a built up city environment, St Martins Place car park utilising induction fans in combination with louvred vents to provide pollution control and smoke clearance.

CAR PARK VENTILATION

Through detailed modelling of the car park ventilation components a wide range of car parks have been evaluated against the British  Standards and Building Regulations. 

Car Park Ventiatlion

CHILLER ANALYSIS

Providing analysis of both conceptual and operational stadiums to inform the design through highlighting elements such as wind flow and stadium temperature levels. 

Fibonacci Square Planning Visualisation

FIBONACCI SQUARE CHILLERS /
2018/

Dublin, Republic of Ireland - Chiller Analysis

With the chillers located in the car park, the issue are re-circulation and the possibility of heat building within the local area, the analysis of the chillers in the basement car park was a crucial element of the Fibonacci Square development. 

Newfoundland Tower Architectural Visualisation

NEWFOUNDLAND TOWER/
2019/

London, UK - Chiller Analysis

Located in the heart of Canary Wharf, Newfoundland Tower  provides over 600 apartments, alongside retail units. With space limited in the 58 floor tower, much of the plant and machinery, including the chillers, are located at roof level. 

Chiller Analysis
Mary Rose Ship Hull

MARY ROSE TRUST MUSEUM/
2011/

Portsmouth, UK  - Environmental Control 

Key to the conservation of the Mary Rose, the drying process was an important stage in allowing public access to engage with the history of the ship in the new museum that houses the hull and artefacts. 

Apollo Tent Arena CAD Visualisation

APOLLO TENT ARENA/
2019/

California, USA  - Thermal Comfort

With a mobile arena capable of houses approximately 2000 seats, the internal environment is vital to create a welcoming and comfortable space for audiences to enjoy the show. 

THERMAL 
COMFORT

Providing analysis  of a range of spaces, from public museums, too auditoriums and meeting rooms, CFD analysis can an insight into the performance of ventilation systems to provide a comfortable environment within spaces.

Thermal Comfort

FACADE 
ANALYSIS

Providing analysis of both conceptual and operational stadiums to inform the design through highlighting elements such as wind flow and stadium temperature levels. 

The Stage Development Architectural Visualisation

THE STAGE /
2018/

London, UK  - Facade Analysis

The Stage development in Shoreditch centres around the excavated remains of the Shakespearean Curtain Theatre, with a mix of residential, retail and office spaces distributed between the tower blocks.

Said Business School. Development Visualisation

SIAD BUSINESS SCHOOL/
Concept/

Oxford, UK - Facade Analysis

Providing a redevelopment of a derelict power station, the Said Business School developments pairs the old building with a bold new block that follows the same roof line and a creative facade.

Facade Analysis

LABORATORY
ANALYSIS

NATURAL VENTILATION

MISSION CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Detailed analysis of critical areas where contamination and strict air flow control is required. Evaluating the performance of ventilation systems is key to any laboratory environment. 

Dynamic modelling of the air flow through a naturally vented development with consideration of the surrounding site and weather conditions and the system set up to determine if the system is effective and where optimisation can be made. 

Comprehensive analysis of mission critical facilities around the world through detailed modelling of air flow and heat rejection in various data centre configurations.

Laboratory CFD Analysis Highlighting Airflow Path lines within the unit

LABORATORY PROJECT /
2011/

Undisclosed - Environmental Control 

Detailed analysis of the internals of a closed system laboratory work space to evaluate and perfect the airflow and internal environment to ensure a safe space with reduced contamination risk.

South Quay Plaza Architectural Visualisation

SOUTH QUAY PLAZA /
2019/

London, UK  - Purge Ventilation, Wind Assistance

Located at the heart of the Isle of Dogs, South Quay plaza has had a major role in revitalising the dockyard area. With a 56 storey tower, the ventilation of the apartments were a critical part of design. 

Data Centre Visualisation

UK DATA CENTRE/
2019/

Undisclosed, U.K. - Data centre analysis

Through detailed analysis the mechanical ventilation system design can be evaluated to ensure the performance of the facilities is not negatively impacted and to evaluate resistance against failure.

Natural Ventilation
Mission Critical Analysis
Laboratory Analysis

AERO-
ACOUSTICS

Within sentive environments such as data centres and laboratories, the way air flows through a space can have a major impact. Through analysing the ventilation system, the frequency and range of sound can be evaluated with key areas being identified

Aeroacoustics CFD analysis of a laboratory space highlighting pressure around the room

LABORATORY ANALYSIS/
2017/

Undisclosed Location - Aeroacoustic Analysis

With highly sensitive laboratories condition research where a slight anomaly could be disastrous, CFD analysis on the impact of the ventilation on the acoustics in the room were a critical element to the design

EDUCATIONAL
VENTILATION

As with offices, air flow wihtin classrooms are important not only for regulatory reasoning but also due to the amount of time children and teachers are within classrooms. Through CFD analysis, air change rates and flow through rooms can be accurately modelled and analysed. 

Beaumont School Image

BEAUMONT SCHOOL/
2011/

Hertfordshire, U.K. - Natural Ventilation Analysis

Through modelling the proposed design of the school and the surrounding area, the ventilation rates and behaviour of the air flow could be modelled to evaluate the ventilation of the classrooms.

Aeroacoustics
Educational Ventilation

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