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The Azure , in Camps Bay , Cape Town , is an exclusive residential estate nestled between the Lion ' s Head and Twelve Apostles mountains , and serene Camps Bay Beach . Each of the four luxury homes in this development is stylish and contemporary yet timeless in elegance , each complemented by elemental stone and timber finishes that harmoniously blend with the beauty of the natural surroundings .
With the price of electricity in South African continuing to increase due to the country ’ s persistent energy crisis , consumers are struggling to keep up with the increase in tariffs .
Limited space , while not compromising on the design of a first-class elegant property , was also a priority .
With this in mind , HVAC consulting engineers Jo Lubbe & Associates , sought to integrate an energy-efficient heating and cooling system that would help keep occupants ’ utility costs at a minimum while still providing maximum capacity and taking up limited space . As a solution , accredited HVAC installers Airwise Airconditioning approached Fourways Air who assisted with the design that fitted with outstanding ecoconscious HVAC technologies .
INSTALLED UNITS A total of four AM120 Samsung DVM S Eco outdoor units combined with 28 Samsung Inverter Midwall Split indoor units were chosen for the project , totalling a 114300btu cooling capacity per residence .
A prime benefit of the Samsung DVM S Eco system is its advanced performance and top-class energy efficiency coupled with compact design and minimal noise levels ,
ensuring not only maximum savings on electricity but also maximum comfort with optimal temperature control and undisturbed peace and quiet .
The Samsung inverter indoors were placed in the openplan living areas and bedrooms . It includes an innovative dual smart digital inverter compressor with vapour injection for an industry-leading energy efficiency rating as low as 3.82 and the flexibility to be installed almost anywhere regardless of its location or distance from the building , with a piping length of up to 160m .
Stylish and sleek , the split units with wired-touch controllers were the best option due to limited ceiling space . The inverter mid-wall units also include full HD filters which filter out dust particles , and due to their anti-bacterial coating , effectively remove harmful biological contaminants , which in this current environment we find ourselves in is of the utmost importance .
Other green features in the Azure residences include independent battery back-up power , independent borehole water supply , water efficient sanitary fittings , and low-voltage LED lighting .
Overall , the installation resulted in quality air-conditioning systems that match the grand design opulence of The Azure – where first-class comfort always comes first . RACA
LIST OF PROFESSIONALS : Project Name :
The Azure
HVAC Consulting Engineer : HVAC Contractor : HVAC Supplier :
Jo Lubbe & Associates Airwise Airconditioning Fourways Airconditioning
All images Horizon Capital
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Inverter mid-wall splits alongside the luxurious interior courtyard bringing nature indoors .
RACA Journal I January 2021 www . hvacronline . co . za