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Barnwell Lake Cafe

Barnwell, East Anglia 2023 Cafe / leisure building Leisure Operator
Services Overheating Assessment

Project Overview

Vision Energy delivered a TM52 overheating assessment for the Barnwell Lake Cafe — a new-build leisure facility with a high proportion of glazing and south-facing elevations. Vision Energy worked with the architect to assess a range of passive and active measures, ultimately recommending external brise soleil shading combined with enhanced natural ventilation.

Services Delivered

  • Overheating assessment to CIBSE TM52
  • Dynamic thermal simulation
  • Passive cooling options appraisal
  • Shading device specification support
  • Natural ventilation strategy assessment
  • Compliance report for Building Control

Outcomes

  • TM52 criteria met following brise soleil and ventilation measures
  • Air conditioning avoided, reducing capital and operational costs
  • Compliance report accepted by Building Control
  • Passive cooling strategy enhanced occupant comfort throughout summer