1 GROSVENOR COURT
Architecture & Design
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Thinking differently to achieve optimal results was fundamental to the redevelopment’s ambition. The first of its kind in Cambridge, the project saw a 6-point uplift in EPC rating, moving from EPC F to EPC A.
Innovative residential developer, Ridgelink, is committed to carbon reduction. Enabled by continual data collection, Ridgelink create the most efficient living spaces – environmentally and economically – and seeks net-zero building design.
The redevelopment followed Passivhaus methodology and features the most effective solutions on the market.
With this in mind, Artus Air was chosen.
Client
Ridgelink
Address
1 Grosvenor Court, Cambridge
Build Type
Retrofit, Residential
Developer
Ridgelink
Architects
Mole Developments
MEP contractor
Arup and ReThink Building
“The Artus team collaborated with us throughout the detailed implementation stages, ensuring the solution worked for us. The Artus units were a key component of our data-driven intelligent control system, and we are looking to repeat the use of Artus in our next development.”
John Wilson
Owner
Ridgelink Ltd
20 February 2025
Creating nine apartments from four previously stood meant optimising space as much as possible without compromising efficiency.
The low storey heights have been achieved by the use of a 225mm deep Posi-Joist (MiTek) system. All MEP services – ductwork, pipework, drainage, power and data – have been carefully integrated to run within the depth of this system.
The Artus AR60, with its compact, integrated componentry and depth of 206mm, was the only viable solution that fit within the height limit.
20 February 2025
Data collection was also vital for precise control of heating and cooling, enabling seamless integration with the heat pump system installed by Ridgelink (one of the most advanced installations in the UK).
When in cooling mode, the waste heat from the Artus solutions heats a buffer tank, enhancing the efficiency of the heat pumps, which in turn generate domestic hot water.
The low noise emission from the Artus units was also very important to create the most relaxed living environment possible.
The complete retrofit and extension of Grosvenor Court has achieved success on three fronts:
High environmental performance
Unprecedented reduction in operational costs
Uncomprimised resident comfort
Despite the building footprint expanding by 50%, and the provision of air conditioning, the energy costs have been reduced to less than 10% of historic bills.
The building has gone from an EPC F rating to an EPC A rating – a significant achievement for a residential retrofit development.
It has achieved these through considered, integrated design at every stage: a reconstructed, highly insulated facade and roof; a central plant designed specifically for future energy tariffs; and compact Artus fan-coil-based solutions that integrate with the building structure.
Explore our other projects where our air conditioning solutions have been used to reduce carbon emissions and improve comfort.
This product is protected by the following patents and other pending patent applications:
The Trademark ‘Artus’ is registered as GB 3220151.
The following designs are registered: GB 6350052 to GB 6350063 and EM 15052307-0001 to 0012
