that spans from window sill level through to the ceiling below .
In order to gain efficiencies on both heating and cooling , a 4-pipe chilled water HVAC system with air-cooled chillers was installed with heat pumps – a system that is three times more efficient than one requiring electric resistance reheating .
Water and energy meters were installed and connected to a Building Management System to support proper facility management of water and energy consumption . Water efficient fittings
for toilets , mixers and showers were installed throughout the building , with drip irrigation to all landscaping on the piazza .
In terms of management , a commissioning agent was appointed so that all systems would be installed , commissioned and used in line with CIBSE ( Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers ) commissioning requirements .
An Environmental Management Plan was developed for Phase 3 and an internal auditor appointed to ensure environmental compliance
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