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LG Electronics
LG ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA works with leading developers, planners and regulators in the commercial Air Solutions market to find in- novative ways to accommodate Australia’s growing cities in a sustainable, cost-effective and comfortable way.
For the commercial market, the LG MULTI V 5 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is an integrat- ed solution that combines advanced technolo- gies suitable for high-rise buildings, including hospitals, education facilities, offices, accommo- dation, premium residential apartments and air- ports. The VRF differs from other solutions in the market, in that it is a single refrigerant circuit that connects many indoor units to one outdoor unit, making the solution desirable from a design and installation perspective.
LG is committed to demonstrating how the company’s technology can enhance a residence today, but also what it might mean for an entire city tomorrow. LG Air Conditioning systems that support Australian cities require solutions that need to be sustainable as well as cost effec- tive and reliably performing.
The LG MULTI V 5 pushes boundaries with streamlined functionality that optimises energy
efficiency and maximises user comfort. Equipped with Dual Sensing Control, the air conditioning unit can evaluate climate conditions down to the smallest detail. Unlike conventional air condi- tioners, which only track temperature, the MUL- TI V 5 measures both temperature and humidity levels for outdoor and indoor environments. This comprehensive understanding of multiple cli- mate conditions helps the solution determine its
parameters to achieve optimal energy efficiency and maximum indoor comfort levels.
Beyond the capabilities of the unit to cool and heat, LG commercial Air Conditioning systems offer an added layer of convenience via the LG ThinQ platform. Controlled remotely with a mo- bile device on a secure Wifi network via the LG ThinQ mobile app, users can control and moni- tor the system from anywhere in the world.
Future of net zero, urban design
TWO MAJOR CHANGES
need to take place for Australia to make the next improvement to designing, building and op- erating climate resilient net zero buildings.
These changes are architectural fashion and construction practice, according to Jeff Robin- son, buildings principal at Aurecon.
Current designs of commercial, institutional and high-rise residential buildings are not ap- propriate for the climate emergency the world is currently facing.
In New York and London, energy regula- tions are making it more difficult to con- tinue with “Glass box Architecture” and leading architects are embracing more cli- mate appropriate architecture.
The other area that has to change is the way buildings are built in Australia. Con- struction is lagging behind many parts of
ABOVE: Aurecon principal, Jeff Robinson.
RIGHT: Current building designs must change.
Europe in terms of insulation and airtightness performance.
To achieve net zero targets, and futureproof buildings, construction practices need to change.
While some developers are looking at Passive House Certification as a way of assuring building envelop performance and enabling net zero de- sign, this seminar presentation discusses the les- sons learnt in designing and constructing the two largest buildings in Australia.
“THIS SESSION LOOKS AT THE CHALLENGES OF IMPROVING INSULATION IN AUSTRALIAN BUILDINGS.”
Both have been designed using Passive House principles.
In this session Robinson will discuss the opportunities and challenges of rapidly improving the insulation and airtightness of Australian buildings at scale.
Robinson has worked as a consulting engineer for over 34 years working in Lon- don, Ireland and more recently Melbourne.
He has an industry wide reputation as a passionate advocate for great architecture and urban design.
He is also advocating for the construc- tion industry to reduce operational carbon and chairs a working group, which is focused on transforming the building ser- vices supply chain.
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