King’s Lynn Library, Norfolk (photo: Fred Howarth).
Community centres, libraries and sports hubs play a vital role in bringing people together to learn, exercise and socialise. To help create healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient spaces, natural and hybrid ventilation specialist Passivent has supplied ventilation solutions for a range of community-focused developments across the UK, combining effective airflow with low energy operation and seamless architectural design.
Natural ventilation for King’s Lynn Library
Norfolk County Council’s new three-storey library in the heart of King’s Lynn combines modern library facilities, study areas and business support spaces into a vibrant community destination.
Sustainability was a key project driver, with Passivent working alongside Hudson Architects and Hoare Lea engineering consultants to develop a passive stack ventilation strategy. The solution included 25 Thermal Acoustic Window Aircool® ventilators, several standard Window Aircool ventilators, Airstract® roof terminals, SoundScoop® cross-talk attenuators and a 10-zone iC8000 intelligent control system.
Finished in RAL colours that complement the building’s design, the products integrate discreetly within the façade while helping to reduce operational energy use and maintain occupant comfort.
Winscombe Community Centre, Somerset.
Optimised ventilation for Winscombe Community Centre
For the new Winscombe Community Centre in Somerset, Passivent supplied a natural and hybrid ventilation solution supported by IESVE thermal modelling.
Three Airscoop roof ventilation terminals provide natural displacement ventilation to the large first-floor events space, while four Hybrid Aircool wall ventilators serve the activity hall, foyer and Parish Council office. Ventilation throughout the building is managed by Passivent’s iC8000 intelligent control system across four zones.
The thermal modelling demonstrated that three Airscoop terminals would achieve the required performance, reducing the original specification from four units without compromising ventilation effectiveness.
Sports pavilion and community annexe at the Maude Community Centre, Kent (photo: Kent Structures).
Natural ventilation supports sports and community hub in New Romney
Officially opened in 2025, Maude Community Centre provides improved facilities for local sports clubs alongside a welcoming social hub for the wider community.
Passivent worked with contractor Kent Structures to develop the ventilation strategy for the new two-storey sports pavilion and community annexe. The completed scheme incorporates 10 Aircool wall ventilators, two Airstract roof terminals and an iC8000 intelligent control system, creating a naturally ventilated environment throughout the facility.
Ventilation solutions designed for performance
Passivent’s roof ventilation terminals can be modelled within the IES Virtual Environment (VE), enabling designers to predict and optimise ventilation performance at an early stage. Manufactured in the UK and backed by a 15 Year No Leak Guarantee, the range includes Airscoop, Airstract, Airstract iAT and Hybrid Plus Airstract terminals.
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