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P1 BASEMENT GROUND FLOOR
this development. The system allows for off-peak cooling
which is then stored in glycol-water filled storage vessels.
The tanks and heat-pump chiller supply the building with
the required cooling during standard tariff times and thus
provides a substantial save on energy cost.
The majority of building lights have been fitted with
motion sensors and all the lights are energy efficient
fittings. A Building Management System (BMS) has
been incorporated into the building design to actively record and monitor services consumption such as water,
electricity and HVAC. Real-time consumption is displayed
on a monitoring screen that is located in the foyer of the
reception area. Staff and visitors can consciously react to
this display during their use of the building.
Outside spaces are landscaped to minimise hard-
surface and improve building occupant use. Trees on
the podiums mimic the cantilever building canopy
to the south and allows for everyday shade use.
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