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MIXED-USE BUILDING REMODELLING AND HVAC APPLICATION
By Fourways Group
Mixed-use buildings have increasingly gained popularity within the South African built environment .
Mixed-use buildings combine residential accommodation , offices , retail , and other entertainment as well as recreational facilities . It is therefore crucial to take into consideration the air conditioning load required to meet the occupancy levels and daily needs .
One basic example is recreational facilities such as gyms which most often require only cooling , while apartments and offices require both heating and cooling . Building owners and consultants alike must seek the best air conditioning systems to ensure comfort while eliminating local emissions and saving energy and operational costs .
Most buildings in Cape Town CBD are as multi-layered and complex as their history . The majority of these historic buildings have been converted into mixed-use buildings with careful consideration not to decimate the entire building and also maintain their beautiful facades .
In the bustling city ’ s financial district sits the Foreshore Place - a 34-storey historic landmark built in the 1970s with the majestic views of both Table Mountain and the city centre . This iconic building has marked a shift in exigencies of developers and consumers , from the previous offices and combined hotel , into a mixed-use and ultra-modern luxury development , thanks to KMH Architects .
This high-rise building features a Samsung DVM system to meet several demands , those being air quality , eco-friendliness , comfort , smart controls , and energy consumption savings , just to name a few .
A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Speaking to Andrew Kinnel , mechanical engineer of Spoormaker & Partners as well as Leon Crause , head of business development & sales engineer of Fourways Group , they give a brief insight into the project ’ s success .
Spoormaker & Partners , a renowned engineering company with numerous accolades , approached Fourways Group to collaborate on the Foreshore Place HVAC project . Fourways are
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RACA Journal I September 2022 www . refrigerationandaircon . co . za