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Satellite Radiotherapy Unit (SRU), Nevill Hall
A new satellite radiotherapy unit, housing state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator’s (LinAc’s) in Nevill Hall, Wales.
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Project Overview
The scheme involved the demolition of the existing antenatal clinic and the construction of a new satellite radiotherapy unit, housing state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator’s (LinAc’s).
To respond to the site's natural surroundings, sustainable design was at the heart of the client’s requirements, with a focus on patient wellbeing through low carbon design (operational and embodied carbon), and enhancing the biodiversity and amenity value of the site.
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The Challenge
The client wanted us the consultant to provide sustainable and low carbon design solutions to reduce the embodied carbon on this project.
Our Solution
We implemented a decarbonisation strategy, with adherence to Passivhaus principles and a focus on embodied carbon reduction.
Using our embodied carbon tool, we undertook an embodied carbon sensitivity study, which influenced the resulting structural design and considered lean solutions, as well as material choices. In doing so, we provided a tangible carbon reduction output, helping the client achieve their aims.
Project Highlights
Decarbonisation strategy implemented, incorporating Passivhaus principles
The structural design focuses on good design choices, lean solutions and material choices, to provide tangible carbon reduction output
A full glulam and steel-glulam hybrid structure were considered for the building
A fully modular solution for the LinAc bunker and radiation shielding was provided
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