www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za RACA Journal I October 2023 31
Project
1
2
Striking the balance between aesthetics and functionality . 3
HVAC installers and the HVAC supplier , Fourways Group , to find the perfect solution .
The Samsung 360 Cassette commercial ceiling air conditioner emerged as the ideal choice for indoor climate control . Not only did it stand out as the best-looking air conditioner on the market , but it also boasted the most effective air distribution for the lecture hall . The innovative system allowed fresh air connections directly to the units , ensuring that students in the classrooms received fresh , filtered and air-conditioned air , contributing to better concentration and increased productivity during long lectures and tutorials .
Andries Steyn ( Pr . Eng ), the regional director : HOD Mechanical regional director of WSP , played a crucial role in translating UCT ' s vision into reality . The client brief demanded a high-efficiency building , and the WSP engineering consultants successfully executed it . The variable refrigerant flow ( VRF ) air-conditioning system offered efficiency across various combinations and enabled multiple indoor units to be connected to a single outdoor unit . The incorporation of heat
1 . The Neville Alexander building for its School of Education department .
2 . The UCT lecture hall is harmonised with the unobtrusive bladeless Samsung 360 Cassettes , in a matte black colour .
3 . Students in the classrooms receive fresh , filtered and airconditioned air from the Samsung system , contributing to better concentration and increased productivity during long lectures and tutorials .
www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za RACA Journal I October 2023 31