Currie Community High School
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Location
Currie, Edinburgh
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Location
Currie, Edinburgh
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Poject
Showersave supports Passivhaus certified school
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Product
Showersave Blue QB1-21
Kier Construction
To support the whole-building approach required by Passivhaus, Kier Construction opted to install Showersave’s WWHRS. These systems capture heat from shower waste water and use it to preheat incoming cold water.
The WWHRS can achieve a reduction in the demand for hot water from the heat source by up to 50%, helping meet an operational target of 67 kWh/m2/year.
Showersave systems integrate seamlessly into showers, requiring no change in behaviour from students. With no moving parts or switches, they feature a built-in overflow for safety and are fully reusable and recyclable, making them an environmentally responsible choice.
Cameron Loggenberg, Technical Manager at Showersave, commented: “It was fantastic to work alongside Currie Community High School to support their journey to net zero. The integration of Showersave’s WWHRS will significantly reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and improve SAP performance.”
Passivhaus Certification
The project set out to achieve Passivhaus certification. Passivhaus is an internationally recognised energy efficiency standard that reduces reliance on active heating and cooling systems, cutting energy use and carbon emissions.
With buildings being a significant culprit of carbon emissions, accountable for 35% of total global energy consumption, Passivhaus buildings are designed to be net-zero-ready and resilient to future climate conditions.
Taking a whole-building approach, Passivhaus buildings operate with clear, measured targets, focused on high-quality construction to create energy-efficient structures.
Showersave is an excellent addition to Currie Community High School’s efforts to create a low-carbon, energy-efficient facility for both students and the public. The WWHRS will help ensure hot water demand does not put strain on the main heat source or drive up energy costs.
— Gerard McCluskeyMechanical Engineer
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