LIME TREE WORKSHOP, originally a historic derelict warehouse based in the heart of Sevenoaks, has recently been transformed into a sleek industrial-looking modern coworking space with an energy-efficient Panasonic heating and cooling PACi split system with nanoe™ X to ensure all-round comfort.
The installer, Mid-Tech Services Ltd, worked with TJK Builders on the project, where a Panasonic PACi split system was specified, along with a range of Panasonic energy-efficient indoor ducted fan coils and cassette units to ensure maximum comfort is achieved in each of the different areas in this historic building, with indoor air quality a top priority for the owners, to ensure a safe working environment for all workers and visitors at LIME TREE WORKSHOP.
flexible coworking environment
Spread over 4,500 square feet, LIME TREE WORKSHOP offers a flexible coworking environment, with communal coworking spaces, lounge areas, meeting rooms, and offices to meet a multitude of different needs: the ground floor even doubles as a hireable events space during evenings and weekends.
Providing the best air quality and climate control was identified to be crucial to a safe environment
Providing the best air quality and climate control was identified to be crucial to curating a comfortable and safe environment and a successful business. The space needed a flexible heating and cooling system, with a wide range of units that could adapt to the different individual spaces within the building, all while performing to the highest energy efficiency.
Panasonic split system
To meet the demands of the space, Mid-Tech Services specified the Panasonic split system as the ideal solution for this project.
The open-plan communal areas were fitted with two 25 kW three-phase Panasonic PACi Elite R32 outdoor split units with four ducted fan coil units spread across the ground and first floor. The extension at the rear of the building had two PACi NX Standard twin split units connected to four 4-Way Cassette indoor units across the two floors.
improve indoor air quality
Finally, four offices and two meeting rooms are installed with a 2.5kW FZ wall-mounted unit and one with a 3.5kW, to provide complete flexibility of heating and cooling to suit the individual areas. The ducted fan coil and cassette units all came with nanoe™ X as standard which can improve indoor air quality by inhibiting the transmission of certain airborne viruses and bacteria indoors.
Sam Dewey, of Mid-Tech Services, says “We have a good and long-term working relationship with Panasonic, we know them as a reliable manufacturer, with a wide range that can reach the energy efficiencies that our customers need."
design flexibility
The user-friendly Panasonic control system means any end user can quickly pick up and adjust to their desired comfort"
"For this project, we specified the Panasonic PACi Elite range as its increased piping length allowed for design flexibility, meaning we could easily make sure comfort could be brought to every corner of the formerly derelict warehouse."
"Additionally, both the PACi Elite and Standard units have a slim and lightweight design making installation of several units across the project easier. As this building now functions as a coworking space, where people can book meeting rooms when required, ease of use was a key consideration. The user-friendly Panasonic control system means any end user can quickly pick up and adjust to their desired comfort.”
Panasonic control system
Sandie Johnston, owner of LIME TREE WORKSHOP added, "With a new roof, came the addition of a heat pump, which is hugely welcome and helps to future-proof the building. The Panasonic control system regulates the temperature and is simple to use and has allowed us to independently and remotely control the various offices and open-plan spaces within our co-working facility."
"During the summer heat wave, everyone commented on how beautifully cool our space was, so much so that it became a bit of a joke that several members were keen to sleep over!”
Panasonic PACi
The Panasonic PACi ranges offer outstanding efficiencies, the standard units offer top-class SEER levels of up to A++ and SCOP levels of A+ at 10 kW.
The PACi Elite range is accompanied by energy-saving design features for the structure of fans, fan motors, compressors, and heat exchangers, resulting in high COP values and reduced energy consumption resulting in lower operating costs.
wall-mounted FZ inverter
The super low noise, high performance, and efficiency make it perfect for installation in individual office rooms
The Panasonic wall-mounted FZ inverter has a super compact design, making it great flexibility for installation in limited spaces, with the option to allow placement above openings and windows. The super low noise, high performance, and efficiency make it perfect for installation in individual office rooms.
Much of the Panasonic air conditioning range comes with nanoe™ X technology incorporated as standard, which can help bring incredible benefits indoors so that hard surfaces, soft furnishings, and the indoor environment can be a cleaner and more pleasant place to be.
minimal energy, no maintenance
nanoe™X works independently from the heating and cooling operation of its units and uses minimal energy and requires no maintenance. Panasonic has been developing nanoe™X since 2003.
Sandie Johnston concludes “since LIME TREE WORKSHOP has opened, we are so pleased with how it has been lovingly transformed by TJK Builders and Mid-Tech Services and we couldn't be happier with the simplicity and efficiency of the heating and cooling system."
