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Environmentally Friendly Craigieburn Health Service |
Situation
Melbournes Northern Health opted for environmentally sustainiable design in the redevelopment of the Craigieburn Health Service facility. Aside from innovative water saving measures, Northern Health selected hydronic floor heating for installation across the site.
Key Players
State Government of Victoria
Northern Health
Floor heating: Inner City Hydronics/Hydrofloor
Approach
A single level building requiring installation of 20mm RAUH PINK across the site, including a series of programmable zones and distribution points.
The hydronic cooling system took was installed during the slab pour and later at service connection trained hydronic system specialists.
Additional Detail
The United Nations Association has now recognised Northern Health for water saving efforts on two occasions. As part of World Environment Day in June 2006 Northern Health received an Excellence in Water Management award.
Website
Press:
DHS Media Release
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Casey Aged Care, Melbourne |
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Heating project location: |
Purpose built aged care facility,
City of Casey, Melbourne, Australia
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Hydronic system type: |
Gas driven in floor commercial hydronic heating system, featuring multiple zones and timers to maximise resident comfort and optimise ongoing running cost
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Floor heating requirement: |
Design, supply and install hydronic in floor heating system during construction of the purpose built aged care facility.
Constant ambient temperature required in all resident units and throughout common areas.
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Special heating needs: |
Installation of a large scale hydronic underfloor heating system was undertaken prior to pouring the concrete slab and beneath resident units, bathrooms and common areas.
Prior to the project completion further infloor heating zones were successfully incorporated into the partly commissioned system.
The success of this hydronic floor heating project rests with its ability to achieve constant air temperature across a variety of environments with different levels of activity taking place. Radiant heat transfer is ideal in these situations.
The duct and appliance-free areas allow residents better use of available space. Impact injury risks are reduced and dust, pollen and other airborne respiratory irritants minimised.
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CBW Building, Melbourne CBD |
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Heating project location: |
CBW Building, Melbourne CBD. Victoria
Australia
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Hydronic system type: |
In slab commercial hydronic floor heating system, zoned and timed to optimise effectiveness and keep running costs low |
Floor heating requirement: |
Design, supply and install hydronic floor heating system during building construction phase.
Constant ambient temperature required in an open lobby environment.
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Special heating needs: |
Hydronic floor heating system installation was undertaken within the concrete slab and beneath a costly terrazzo floor.
The hydronic floor heating system regulates temperature in an environment where constant air movement is caused by people entering and leaving the building and with minimal opportunity for radiant heat transfer.
Extensive window space was taken into consideration for its potential to impact heat loss and gain.
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