building will use approximately 40-50% less energy than a
notional building designed in accordance with SANS 204.
SOLUTIONSTATION COMMENT
MEP Services
The Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services (MEP
Services) for the New Engineering building were designed by
SolutionStation Consulting Engineers. The design and integration
of the various MEP services are critical to analytical teaching and
research laboratories.
Teamwork played an important role in the design process
with seamless co-ordination provided by SolutionStation with
the design team and various contractors on site.
A rainwater harvesting system was employed to minimise
the use of potable water used for toilet flushing as well as
Engineering Building
garden irrigation. Lighting energy consumption was reduced by
implementing a daylight harvesting system in the office spaces,
and motion sensing in the public spaces.
HVAC
The HVAC systems installed ensure that energy consumption is
reduced, providing a full heat recovery system, whilst communal
spaces are provided with tempered air. An energy model of the
building was developed to ensure air conditioning and tempered
air systems were efficiently sized.
The laboratory gas reticulation network comprises 13 different
high and low-pressure gas lines, including toxic and flammable
gases. The stainless steel gas reticulation pipework extends
from a purpose built gas store, to the work benches in the
different laboratories.
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