TROX FLEXIBILITY IS KEY IN £6 MILLION OFFICE MSCB PROJECT
08/04/2009
Long lengths of MSCBs at Prospect House
Leading air distribution system provider TROX UK has supplied a range of active, energy saving DID 300 exposed and recessed multi-service chilled beams (MSCBs), bulkhead connectors and mitred sections for the new £6 million London offices of union Prospect.
Architects, Austin Smith Lord, have nominated the TROX MSCB for the product showcase at this year’s prestigious World Architects Festival in Barcelona.
The accommodation comprises six levels of imposing, high-spec office space immediately adjacent to Eurostar terminal at Waterloo.
The slimline beams, which have an attractive curved face design, include dimmable lighting with PIR sensors, allowing unoccupied rooms to power down automatically thus saving energy.
TROX project contracts manager David Miller said: “”We have the ability to create unique, bespoke chilled beams taking the end client’s and architect’s requirements into our Design Bureau and producing a product that satisfies the entire professional team.”
TROX MSCBs offer architects an alternative to a traditional suspended ceiling while providing a number of important benefits in terms of design freedom, off-site build quality and flexibility. In addition, they provide one of the most energy efficient air conditioning systems for compliance with European Building Directives. With a 22% saving on energy compared to fan coil units and 15% reduction in carbon emissions.
Mr Miller added that in the latter stages of the project it became apparent that there was going to be a requirement for cellularisation on the upper two floors. Due to the flexibility of the MSCB system these changes were readily accommodated with the assistance of the Design Team.
The high performance envelope of Prospect House makes the building extremely energy efficient enabling the union to minimise the amount of energy needed to heat the building during the winter or keep it cool during hotter months. There are also a number of other environmental features of the building including solar panels and a 'green roof'.
The bespoke design service from TROX allows the architect the freedom to tailor the beam to suit the design features of the building. Fitting directly onto the slab they are ideal for new build or refurbishment giving the ability to recycle lower storey height buildings as opposed to demolition and rebuild.
As well as modern lighting they can incorporate a variety of other services, as required, including sprinkler systems, public address systems, smoke detectors, PIR sensors, fresh air, BMS cables, voice and data cables, CCTV and blue tooth.
