Manchester Arts & Craft Centre Heating Upgrade
Client: Manchester Craft & Design Centre
We delivered a tailored infrared heating solution for one of Manchester’s most iconic historical buildings, ensuring maximum comfort, energy savings, and sustainability — all without compromising the building’s architectural charm.
“With the new heating units and energy supplier, our costs have reduced significantly. We’ve noticed a big difference with the new heating system — the heat reaches further and makes the centre much more comfortable in winter.”
Project Overview
The Manchester Craft & Design Centre is a thriving creative hub that draws artists, designers, and visitors from across the region. As a historic site with a rich architectural heritage, heating this space presented a delicate challenge: how to improve comfort without compromising the building’s character. Our project began with a detailed consultation to understand the centre’s needs. We carefully surveyed the high ceilings, open-plan workshops, and retail spaces, identifying zones where warmth was needed most. The Manchester Craft & Design Centre faced significant challenges with its old heating system:
- Fan heaters only heated about 1.5 meters in front, with most heat lost to high ceilings.
- Desire to reduce carbon output and become more environmentally friendly.
- Need for cost-effective heating while transitioning to a renewable energy supplier.
The IHS Infrared Solution
Our team at IHS worked with MCAD to understand their needs and designed an advanced infrared heating solution. We installed powerful infrared bar heaters that deliver the required high output while saving wall space in this historic building. By recommending high-performance infrared bar heaters, we provided targeted warmth without wasting energy on unused areas. One key advantage of infrared heating is its ability to warm people and objects directly, rather than just the air. This ensures consistent comfort even in drafty or open spaces. The installation was designed to blend discreetly with the centre’s industrial-chic interiors, preserving its visual charm. Post-installation, the centre reported lower energy bills and a notable improvement in customer comfort, enhancing both the maker and visitor experience.
Benefits of Infrared Heating
Lower Costs: Significant reduction in energy bills and carbon output.
Improved Comfort: Warm, comfortable environment for customers and makers.
Eco-Friendly: Supports MCAD’s sustainability and renewable energy goals.
Space-Saving: Compact design preserves valuable wall space.
Client Testimonial
“Whilst we are a large building that has always been difficult to heat, we have noticed a big difference with the new heating system. The heat reaches further and has made the centre a far more comfortable place for customers and makers to relax in the cold winter months. We chose Infrared Heating Supplies because of the product choices, great website, and fantastic service. The follow-up service has been exemplary.”
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