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Commercial Air Conditioning
Strict design criteria for off grid, eco getaway
flow, which was a challenge as joinery and cav- ity slider door systems impacted available ceil- ing space.
It was important to ensure the air conditioner successfully integrated with the specified auto- mation system, but this made it challenging to ensure a suitable interface between the Fujitsu system and the Schneider thermostat controller without affecting the automatic functions (such as lighting) already in place.
The solution was Fujitsu General’s R32 Bulkhead Reverse Cycle Split System, which could fit within the tight ceiling cavity and have minimal impact on the modern and luxurious interior. With R32 refrigerant, all DC componen- try, and inverter technology, these units could deliver a return air system that maximised heating and cooling performance whilst mini- mising power consumption.
MDLR CEO, Ryan Brown, said that consider- ing some of the construction challenges pre- sented, overall, it was an excellent outcome.
Fujitsu General’s units were, for the first time in Australia, successfully fitted with UTY- TTRXZ1 thermostat converters that would allow the air conditioning system to integrate seam- lessly with each suite’s automated system.
FUJITSU GENERAL’S R32 Bulkhead Reverse Cycle Split Systems played a major part in main- taining the luxurious aesthetic of an eco-tour- ism destination on a greenfield site in South Australia’s Inman Valley.
Created by luxury accommodation business ESCA, the project consisted of two standalone resort-style suites that feature high-end ameni- ties and sweeping views down the Inman Valley to Encounter Bay and the Southern Ocean.
Described as “luxury off grid accommodation elevated in the heart of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula”, ESCA at Nest & Nature relies on its own energy infrastructure, boasting an off the grid system of solar panels and batter- ies, making it a premium getaway that combines the rustic setting of the Inman Valley with a luxurious modern hotel aesthetic.
The two ‘Nest & Nature’ suites required an air conditioning solution that could meet the strict design and energy management criteria. The system also had to successfully integrate with a Schneider automation system, which would trigger a welcome scene when guests checked
in. This would include opening blinds, setting mood lighting, and activating the air condi- tioner at a set temperature.
To successfully create a sleek and contempo- rary environment, an integrated bulkhead air conditioning solution that could be concealed was preferred. As the suites were to be powered by the site’s self-sufficient power grid, the air conditioning system needed to be efficient and include energy management features.
The suites required bulkhead systems with flexible return air features to ensure effective air
Luxury interior of the eco tourism destination.
Inman Valley getaway.
Digital carbon metrics
Abound calculates energy and carbon use.
CARRIER HAS LAUNCHED Abound Net Zero Management, a new, digitally-enabled lifecycle sustainability solution.
The solution provides building owners and managers with a way to measure, track, view and report energy and carbon performance across an entire property portfolio.
Abound Net Zero Management calculates and evaluates energy and carbon use across an entire building portfolio. The new, digi-
tally-enabled lifecycle sustainability solution provides a way to view a building portfolio’s
performance and drill down into individual building metrics.
At a time when buildings account for 40 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and countries are adopting regulations limiting building carbon emissions, organisations have made ESG goals a priority.
Net Zero Management is part of Carrier's Abound suite of connected solutions that use advanced technologies to enable real-time, intelligent outcome-based results that can make buildings more efficient and responsive.
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