This case study shows the advantages of creating buildings with sustainability as a primary focus. The end result is a quality building that enhances the experience for the occupants and also has minimal effect on the environment. I thought it was fairly relevant being the type of structure that is the subject in this unit.
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......The natural ventilation system is supplemented by air-cooled reverse-cycle mini-chiller units, connected to internally located two-pipe ceiling cassette units. The mini-chillers use hydrocarbon refrigerant to heat and cool the building. The units have a 15% higher cooling efficiency than equivalent HFC refrigerant units, and the hydrocarbon refrigerant has a
global warming potential of three, compared to the 1300-3900 common for HFCs. Combined, this is expected to save approximately 6.5 tonnes of CO2 pollution annually........
Full Article:
http://www.airah.org.au/downloads/2005-09-02.pdf
Water Tanks @ Waurn Ponds
Longspan structures typically have large roof area's, perfect for these massive tanks.
Demolition Complication
A portal frame structure used to occopy this site years ago. When demolished all but the pad footings and part of the beams rising from them remained as they would've been difficult to remove.
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