| Lucid’s pre-existing knowledge of electrical and communications infrastructure on the site enabled early identification of major site services relocation works which were documented to enable staged construction thus minimising disruption to shows and exhibitions. Lucid were also involved in negotiations with Telstra and DTEI to enable works associated with the widening of Goodwood Road to be incorporated in the design seamlessly and for the appropriate approvals to be obtained.
Various options for the provision of cooling and heating to the new exhibition areas were reviewed in detail to enable an informed selection of the appropriate system by the client. The system was required to satisfy a number of criteria including minimisation of energy use, optimum occupant comfort, ability to operate with large openings to outside in exhibition mode and ability to connect to the existing “Jubilee Pavilion”. The height clearance in the hall is 8 metres therefore the selected system has been designed to provide effective air distribution from this height in both cooling and heating mode. Systems considered include evaporative cooling with radiant heating, chilled and heating water air conditioning systems and evaporative cooling with integral (ducted) gas heating – the latter was eventually selected by the client following their assessment of our detailed reports comparing each of the 3 systems on the basis of their capital costs, energy consumption and cost and other tangible advantages and disadvantages which were described in detail.
The use of passive cooling is also optimised in the design which incorporates almost 200m2 of automated louvers distributed around the façade of the building. These louvres provide a relief air path when the facility is operating in cooling mode with the doors closed and are automatically controlled via the Building Management System to open when outside conditions are suitable whilst minimising the operation of the evaporative cooling system. |
