Originally
built in 1896, the facade of this building was
sympathetically refurbished, retaining its original
style. The internal finishes, also in keeping
with its original style, incorporate architectural
features such as plaster ceilings and cornices,
fibre plaster mouldings and oak veneer joinery,
etc. The design specifications, however, are pure
21st century!
The
Protek underfloor air conditioning system ensures
a high standard of environmental comfort in the
office space, integrating:
fully
outdoor integrated ventilation system controlled
floor by floor with CO2 sensors · elimination
of conventional piping, fixed duct work and
false ceilings
utilisation
of raised flooring to provide under floor space
to locate all building pipework and distribution
of power, voice and data, with easy access for
installation and modification.
floor
void used entirely for the distribution of clean,
conditioned air
intelligent
underfloor air terminals, which are individually
controlled, distribute conditioned air to the
workspace.
Additional
benefits of this are:
significantly
lower energy costs and considerable savings
on maintenance over traditional air conditioning
the
accessibility which allows for thorough cleaning
of the underfloor areas which supply the offices
with air, thereby maintaining the hygiene of
those areas.
