Mechanical & Electrical Design
How your building performs is just as important as it how it looks. At Mantis Energy our Mechanical & Electrical Engineers focus on energy efficient system design.
Mechanical & Electrical designs are crucial for your building because systems such as heating, hot water, ventilation, small power, and lighting can constitute up to 30% of your project costs. Well-designed M&E systems lead to more comfortable, healthier, and cost-effective buildings in the long run. Additionally, we can provide cost estimates and compare them with installer quotes for your project.
Mechanical Design Services
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Electrical Design Services
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Mantis Energy can also assist your build by helping with the below solutions
- High Performance Hot Water
- Low Water Use Systems
- Comfortable Heating Systems
- Reduce Overheating in Summer
- Multiple M&E Contractors
- Energy Efficiency
- Discrete Systems
- Low Energy Systems
Heating Systems
- A well-designed heating system ensures that a building is comfortably warm without incurring high operating costs.
- Heating systems should always be appropriately sized, taking into account the heat loss of the building and the dimensions of the heating emitters they serve.
- Proper piping layouts supplying to radiators and underfloor heating are crucial to ensure that a heating system can effectively heat rooms, especially during cold winters.
Hot & Cold Water
- Hot and cold water services are essential in the buildings we inhabit to ensure we have access to the right water temperatures when needed.
- Efficient water services take into account the flow and pressure needs of the building, along with considering all the necessary outlets for water.
- When designing hot and cold water systems, it’s always beneficial to plan for the future, whether that involves adding extra external taps or incorporating additional water feeds in kitchens.
Ventilation
- As we make buildings more airtight the need for well designed ventilation systems becomes really important
- Conventional mechanical ventilation systems often fall short in providing adequate ventilation, leading to potential problems such as high humidity, condensation, and compromised air quality, which can impact health.
- We have the capability to design a range of ventilation solutions, from continuous centralised extraction systems to whole-building heat recovery ventilation. These systems help retain heat inside the building while effectively removing humidity.
Air Conditioning
- Air conditioning is not limited to high-end offices or leisure centers; it can be effectively applied in any commercial building if designed correctly.
- At Mantis Energy, we specialize in designing highly efficient air conditioning systems that incorporate heat recovery and heat pump technology to minimise energy consumption wherever possible.
- As summer temperatures rise, the popularity of adding air conditioning to buildings where we spend our time, such as offices, hotels, and schools/colleges, is increasing.
Above Ground Drainage
- Although drainage may not be the most exciting aspect of our work, it is crucial to design it effectively to prevent blockages or unpleasant odors in high-use systems like office kitchens and toilets.
- A well-designed drainage system operates seamlessly in the background, out of sight and out of mind.
- Mantis Energy designs above-ground drainage systems in accordance with the latest British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
Plant Room Layouts
- As we incorporate more technology into our buildings, the need for additional space to accommodate various heating, hot & cold water, and ventilation systems becomes essential.
- Plant rooms play a crucial role by providing a central location for all systems, ensuring easy accessibility for maintenance purposes.
- Establishing a safe and secure location for mechanical equipment ensures that the remainder of the building can be utilized as intended for storage and functionality.
Internal Lighting
- Ensuring a well-lit and energy-efficient building is a priority. Nearly all our lighting designs exclusively incorporate 100% LED lighting to minimise lighting costs.
- Ensuring the installation of the correct wiring before sealing everything away is a smart strategy to prevent disruptive building work later in the project.
- A well-designed lighting plan also enables you to accurately estimate the cost of such an installation.
External Lighting
- The design of external and emergency lighting systems must not only function effectively at night but also comply with specific regulations.
- We can deliver site lighting plans for both single and multiple buildings to comply with regulations and ensure the correct lighting levels are met.
- Mantis Energy consistently designs external lighting systems in accordance with the latest British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
Small Power & Data
- With the increasing number of electrical devices, it’s crucial to ensure the right quantity and size of power outlets to meet our growing needs.
- Lower voltage power outlets, particularly those equipped with USB sockets, are becoming increasingly popular for charging and powering various devices.
- Mantis Energy consistently designs small power and data systems in accordance with the latest British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
Fire & Security
- We design fire and security systems to comply with the latest health and safety regulations, as well as staying current with the most up-to-date building regulations.
- More than ever, people seek to feel safe and secure inside a building, and we can contribute to achieving this through efficient fire and security system design.
- Mantis Energy designs all Fire & Security systems in compliance with the latest British Standards and Building Regulations Part B.
Plant Room Layouts
- Energy Efficient Building Fabric Design (SAP, PHPP): Room by Room Heat Load / Cooling Calculations, Thermal Bridging Modelling and Analysis.
- Efficient Mechanical & Electrical Design (Hot & Cold Water Services, Underfloor Heating, Above Ground Drainage, Lighting, Small Power, Fire & Security).
- Air Conditioning / Ventilation Design (Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery MVHR, Air Handling, High Air Filtration, PassivHaus Design).
