MEP Design for Modern Educational Institutes
Most modern schools and universities offer Internet and free Wi-Fi facilities to their students and accept class work sourced from the Internet. Today’s educational institutes have integrated the use of computers, tablets and other ICT (information and communications technology) devices with intelligent best practices to enable Internet-based learning. These systems need to be cyber-secure, have constant power and be regularly upgraded.
Internet Access
Internet access is available for faculty and students in:
Electrical and mechanical engineering design services for educational institutes need to carefully consider Internet needs for uninterrupted connectivity.
Glass Buildings
Using glass in educational institutes can provide additional dining space, improve building aesthetics and transform dark, unused spaces into light and lively social and dining spaces.
It is important that MEP design services consider the use of glass in the building for its effect on heating and cooling loads.
Effective Use of Light
Studies show that bright spaces help students comprehend and learn faster and improves teacher morale. Clever use of natural light significantly reduces energy costs through effective MEP engineering design.
Reducing Energy Costs
Modern MEP design services try to save energy costs by using glass in educational institutes.
Sunlight entering the classroom can be controlled by aligning rooms to face the south, minimising artificial aids.
Light shelves, interior reflective surfaces, tinted glass, reflective glass, low-e coatings, insulated glass and interior shading devices can minimise solar heat gain. Photovoltaic glazing converts sunlight into electricity, while students enjoy beautiful views and natural light.
Fire-rated and impact-resistant glazing can be used in certain areas, such as:
- Lightwells
- Corridors
- Lobbies
- Stairwells
- Wall partitions
- Interior courtyards
Carbon Footprint
The LEED rating system rewards the design and construction of durable, affordable and environmentally sound practices in buildings. Schools and colleges can earn LEED points by:
Trends
Trends in college campus design include providing:
Educational institutes require high-quality design and MEP services to facilitate these changes. Firms require high-quality MEP design services from partners who are well qualified, reliable and well versed with the local codes and regulations of the areas where schools and colleges are coming up and are constantly learning to keep up with the changing trends.
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XS CAD has valuable experience providing MEP design services for MEP engineers, building owners, and design consultants. Our range of services for structural, architectural and building engineering firms, such as consultants and contractors across the world, include BIM MEP services, MEP drafting, MEP modelling and MEP coordination. We create these models and drawings by using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Camel, DIALux, and BIM 360 Design for cloud collaboration.
