Project Overview
Henderson Warnock designed and delivered a central energy centre powered by Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) to serve three office buildings in Glasgow.
The project supports the transition to low-carbon heat generation, significantly reducing operational carbon emissions while aligning with the client’s Net Zero objectives.
Our Role
Our appointment included the assessment of existing heating systems, detailed design of a shared ASHP-based energy centre, electrical capacity review and phased implementation strategy to maintain operational continuity.
We provided full construction support, commissioning and performance validation of the low-carbon heating system.
Key Services
Assessment of existing heating infrastructure across three buildings
Design of centralised ASHP plant and energy centre
Integration with existing heating distribution systems
Electrical capacity upgrades to support heat pump operation
Phased delivery to maintain heating continuity
Commissioning and system performance verification
Sustainability & Carbon Impact
The transition to electrically driven Air Source Heat Pumps delivers an estimated 60–70% reduction in operational carbon compared with the previous heating arrangement.
The scheme provides:
Improved seasonal efficiency
Reduced reliance on high-carbon energy sources
Compatibility with a decarbonising electricity grid
Long-term alignment with ESG and Net Zero policy objectives
The completed central energy centre provides resilient, low-carbon heat generation across three buildings, improving energy efficiency while reducing long-term operational and maintenance complexity.
