The hotel has only recently been refurbished, but the air conditioning was installed while it stayed open
Among problems to be overcome was the absence of a flat roof area for the outdoor units, because of a new curved design to accommodate two penthouses. A gantry had to be constructed above the fire escape in a passageway between the hotel and the neighbouring building. Once the quietness of the equipment had been proved, planning permission was sought — and obtained.
The two penthouses are air conditioned by Toshiba split-system Daiseikai units. In the other 20 rooms, high- wall indoor units have been installed. Toshiba’s simplified hotel controllers restrict occupier control — and limit their confusion. Full central control is available in the manager’s office and can be linked to the check-in/out system to save energy.
The reverse-cycle VRF system can supplement the existing perimeter wet heating system if required, and the project benefits from the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme for using energy-efficient products.
