Pharmaceutical company, Europe

The project’s goal was to transform one of the campus buildings into a sustainable “Smart Building” with a sophisticated digital twin structure to enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and functionality across various domains. A key objective was to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification for sustainability, focusing on ecological value, optimized energy use, and advanced building management. The client aimed for efficient space utilization in lab areas, future-proofing design, and reliable, resilient infrastructure to support a high-performance laboratory environment.

Deerns Solutions

To meet the project goals, Deerns focused on solutions to enhance resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Lab layouts were optimized for space and scalability, with streamlined flows for personnel and materials. Building automation centralized control of HVAC, lab gasses, and water systems for more effective monitoring, while IT infrastructure upgrades enhanced connectivity and supported high-speed wireless. Sustainable features included energy-efficient humidification and eco-friendly refrigerants, alongside robust drainage systems for safe waste management. Additionally, Deerns introduced an ozone-based lab water sanitization system to align with the project’s safety and green objectives.

Scope of Deerns

Smart Building design

• Stakeholder workshops on Smart Building technology and user requirements
• Smart Building Functional and Technical Design
• Supplier research
• Tender support
• Data governance plan

Sustainability

• BREEAM excellent

Labs lay-out design
Electrical design
Building automation
IT-infrastructure
Black Utilities
Lab gasses and lab water