Westfield, Stratford City

RETAIL GETS A MAKEOVER OF ITS OWN

Westfield tackles the trifecta of energy challenges: Supply, Sustainability, and Affordability

INSIGHT

By scrutinising the heating and cooling systems that serve the retail units in the Stratford shopping centre, Westfield has identified compelling opportunities to optimise the decentralised network and reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint. Through strategic design interventions and innovative technology solutions informed by regenerative principles, they seek to enhance both the environmental and financial performance of the system, delivering measurable benefits to both the occupants of the building and the broader community.

IDEA

Harnessing the power of actual energy data, Westfield has embarked on an innovative project to develop a digital twin that simulates the performance of the heating and cooling systems. Armed with this critical insight, they can deploy bespoke solutions that are precisely tailored to optimise efficiency and reduce energy costs. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and drawing on their deep understanding of sustainable design principles, they are poised to transform the performance of the building and make a lasting impact on the environment.

What will the project deliver?

With a keen eye toward reducing energy costs and carbon emissions, Westfield has set its sights on achieving a significant reduction in both by optimising the off-site district heating and cooling system. Armed with a blueprint that draws on their expertise in sustainable design principles, they are poised to transform the performance of this and other similar assets, with the goal of creating a more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly system. Through a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all systems, they aim to create a lasting legacy of positive impact on the world.

THE SOLUTION

Westfield's solution to optimise the performance of the heating and cooling systems at the Stratford shopping centre draws on a combination of cutting-edge technology and sustainable design principles. By creating a digital twin that enables them to assess performance based on actual data, they can make targeted improvements to existing hydraulic arrangements and enhance control strategies, resulting in a system that is both more efficient and more cost-effective. Through their unwavering commitment to innovation and collaboration, they are paving the way toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

IMPLEMENTATION

Elevate conducted a survey of the buildings and produced a concept design for energy system improvements at the Stratford shopping centre
A detailed report was generated for each single heating and cooling substation, which audited the current performance and identified shortfalls through real data analysis
Schematic drawings to BSRIA Stage 2 were developed for design development
Hysopt software was used to create a digital twin of the heating and cooling systems, detailing system settings and simulating actual performance
Tecno-economic analysis was performed for the proposed system implementation to ensure cost-effectiveness and sustainability
The Elevate and Westfield teams share a commitment to innovation and collaboration, aiming to transform the performance of the Stratford shopping centre and deliver a more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable system for years to come.