The project comprised of two separate buildings with distinct scopes. The ‘Front Building’, known as Delta House, is an existing YMCA facility on Westover Road in Bournemouth. It was fully refurbished and internally reconfigured to provide additional temporary accommodation for people facing homelessness.


Market Sector
Commercial

Structural Engineer
Calcinotto

Location
Bournemouth

Appointment Type
Performance Design RIBA Stages 3-6

Client
YMCA

Architect
BrightSpace Architects


The building includes communal kitchens and shared spaces on the ground and upper floors. Heavy plant was installed in the basement, with a small boiler house at roof level.

The design integrated several low-carbon technologies, including:

  • Photovoltaic panels
  • Air Source Heat Pumps
  • Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)
  • 3-pipe VRF system with heat recovery

This upgrade aimed to deliver a sustainable, efficient, and supportive living environment.

Services used in this project

Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Building Services Engineering Design

Project Feasibility and Planning

Full-Detailed Design - Specification and Drawings

Lighting Design

Energy Calculations and Strategies

Thermal Modelling and Overheating Assessments

Low-Carbon Technology Design

Tender Documentation, Breakdown and Analysis

Site Inspections and Construction Monitoring

Lift Performance Specification

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