Free Running Buildings, in partnership with the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), successfully achieved the commercialisation of FREECOOL, a zero-energy passive ventilation system integrated with low-energy cooling technology.

FREECOOL:

  • Achieves a temperature drop of 3 – 6oC with minimum energy consumption
  • Includes newly developed terminals offering a 50% weight reductions
  • Provides cost effective shipping and installation

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FREECOOL is also helping footballers keep their cool at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read the full story here

Full prototype installation

Full prototype installation

Air flow measurements

Air flow measurements

BRE testing prior to installation

BRE testing prior to installation

Energy and airflow analysis site plan

Energy and airflow analysis site plan

Grant Value

£ 124,200

Funded Period

March 2017 - February 2019

Funder

Innovate UK

Project Status

Completed

Project Ref

102774

Lead Participant

Free Running Buildings Ltd

Project Partners

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)