The School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham - dedicated to establishing the UK’s first carbon neutral laboratory
The School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham - dedicated to establishing the UK’s first carbon neutral laboratory
1 PagesOverview and Challenge The School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham is engaged in world-leading research in sustainable chemistry. Together with pharmaceuticals giant GSK, the university was dedicated to establishing the UK’s first carbon neutral laboratory in which to carry out and showcase its research. Constructed largely from natural materials and using renewable energy sources, the £24m building was to feature a plethora of sustainable technologies, including a green fume cupboard system. Solution Laboratory design and equipment supplier Köttermann was commissioned to supply a variable air volume (VAV) fume cupboard solution for the 4,500m2 two-storey carbon neutral laboratory building. VAV controllers automatically adjust airflow according to need, decreasin
