This
mixed-use project will encompass approximately 235,000
square meters of which 61,000 square meters will be
developed as core and shell office space, 26,000 square
meters of finished hotel, 100,000 square meters of residential
space and 50,000 square meters of parking. Numerous
sustainable design technologies and systems are being
evaluated for this project. Roof gardens may be included
to reduce heading and cooling loads by providing additional
insulation, and to reduce the rate of storm water discharge
from the building. The project will incorporate premium
efficiency motors for all electric motor driven equipment;
and variable frequency drives will be used for all variable
motor loads. Demand Control Ventilation with CO 2Sensor
control will be used in the ballroom/function areas
with highly variable occupancy. All public and back
of house spaces not under control of the retail tenants
will utilize high efficiency lighting and controls to
reduce energy usage. Public areas will be controlled
by occupancy schedule from a central lighting control
system. A central building management system (BMS) will
provide monitoring and control of all mechanical and
lighting systems within the building. The BMS will provide
for optimization of HVAC equipment operations and allow
for monitoring of energy usage. It will also assure
that proper comfort conditions are maintained for building
occupants. The public restroom facilities will include
urinals and water closets with low flow flush valves
and electronic sensors to conserve water. In addition,
sinks in public restrooms will use faucets with low
flow aerators and automatic sensors to further reduce
building water usage. Irrigation for the roof gardens
and any other landscaping will use high efficiency drip
irrigation technologies to minimize the use of water
necessary to sustain plantings. The team is also investigating
the feasibility of a gray water recovery or black water
treatment plant in the building.
A total building commissioning process will be used
during the design, startup, testing and turnover portions
of the project. This will insure that all systems are
operating as specified and is hoped to result in an
increase in occupant comfort and an energy savings of
approximately 30%.
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