10 January 2026

Birmingham Ormiston Academy, Birmingham, UK

Role: Building physicist and mechanical building services engineer (RPS)
Duration: 2006–2009
Project Value: £25,000,000

Description

I led the conceptual and detailed building physics and mechanical engineering design. The building was a new state of the art performing arts and digital media academy with a focus on achieving very low-carbon emissions and a BREEAM excellent rating. The building incorporated several renewable energy systems including 500kW biomass boiler, photovoltaics and solar thermal array.

Key Achievements

• Delivered a BREEAM Excellent rating
• Achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions
• Developed innovative engineering solutions
• Collaborated with architects and contractors

Technical Skills Applied

• Building physics
• Mechanical engineering
• HVAC design
• Energy modeling
• Project management