PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland is part of an exciting project together with Heriot-Watt University:
A new prototype of a sustainable, modular and multi-climate zone dwelling is developed, which will be exhibited at the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2020 (‘SDME2020’), a global competition for students to design and build a full-size, fully-functioning solar powered house that showcases innovative thinking, research, design and manufacturing, particularly from Scotland. SDME2020 is integrated with the 2020 World Expo in Dubai, which is expected to attract an estimated 25 million people.
The project offers a unique opportunity to build effective connections between students and industry and helps to ensure that the work we do has a real impact, both inside and outside the curriculum. Heriot-Watt University’s project is being run by a multi-disciplinary student team, Team ESTEEM (an anagram of the six schools at Heriot-Watt University), using SDME2020 to develop their skills, knowledge and experience.
As Gold Sponsor and part of the advisory team, we here at PAUL are actively involved in the project development and material supply. We take pride that we can passes on valuable knowledge and experience to our next generation architects and designers.
The Zehnder ComfoAir Q350 Enthalpy MVHR system with ComfoPost heating and cooling is an integral part of the success of this project, delivering a comfortable and healthy indoor climate in the severe climate of Dubai.
Watch this project kick off at Heriot Watt University.
Please note that the wind tower for ventilation purposes was since taken out of the building envelope and replaced by an MVHR system to create a more effective climate strategy.
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