
Client Name
City of Cape Town
Project Value
R3m
Project Completion
2020
Services
Design, Documentation
Project Description
The Municipal Building is situated in Kuilsriver and consists of 3 floors. The building HVAC has become dated and required replacement.
The project scope included a site investigation and assessment of options considering various types of air-conditioning systems. Eventually, a variable refrigerant volume system was selected due to its energy efficiency and centralised design with condensing units that can be located on the building roof.
The ventilation was designed to comply with SANS 10400-0 and provide fresh air ventilation to occupied areas and extraction to bathroom areas.
Unique Features and Challenges
- Selecting a design that was both energy efficient and fitted into the existing building envelope
- Finding a suitable position for the condensing units with refrigeration piping lengths within specified reach, but still hidden from view