Leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy, Desco, shed light on innovative new energy-saving techniques for the leisure sector, at the ASA Aquatics Conference.
As part of the event, Desco Director, David Wright, spoke at a seminar for delegates focused on state-of-the-art technology and new techniques in MEP design which are paving the way for more efficient and effective leisure facilities across the country.
The focus for the seminar was a case study on Redditch based Abbey Stadium and the utilisation of waste heat, a project and UK-first which Desco played a fundamental role in.
His talk drew on this example and touched on how special technology installed at nearby Redditch Crematorium is helping to save large quantities of money and significantly reduce energy use, by transferring waste heat from crematorium emissions to support the heating of the stadium’s swimming pool. In reducing emissions that previously went straight into the atmosphere, the pool’s new heating system is harnessing waste energy in what has become an innovative, green and efficient project.
David Wright, said: “The Abbey Stadium project is an example of how thinking outside of the box and making use of the resources available to you, can have huge benefits both financially and to the environment.
"In shifting your mindset and tackling a project from a fresh and innovative standpoint can lead to a low carbon solution and the best possible outcome for all concerned and this was certainly the case with the Abbey Stadium project.
“Desco is committed to low carbon, energy efficient design across all of the initiatives we work on. We approach every new project in the same way to ensure our client ends up with the most cost effective and energy efficient system available to them.”
With his strong background in the leisure sector and swimming pool design, David has been involved in a wide range of forward-thinking projects, which capitilise on the most cutting edge technology available in the MEP sector.
His project portfolio includes more than 40 pool projects throughout the UK including aquatic centres with swimming pools and leisure waters, training facilities for professional sports players, sports science facilities, school sports and swimming pools, hydrotherapy pools, hotel and luxury health spa developments and bespoke swimming pools within individual residential properties.
David’s role includes designing pool filtration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold water systems within a variety of building projects from small refurbishment schemes to major new multi-million pound developments.
The ASA Aquatics Conference is one of the leading events in the calendar for the leisure sector, where a wide range of educational workshops examining current industry standards and best practice, took place.