MEDIA STATEMENT 28 August 2019 The commercial construction industry is increasingly looking at using alternative methods and technology to help property owners and tenants reduce electricity costs related to heating and cooling systems. One such solution – thermo-active building systems (TABS) – is gaining in popularity locally. “Although this alternative is not new, it has […]
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TOAC installs water cooled HVAC system for results beyond energy savings
Established air conditioning contractors Two Oceans Air Conditioning (TOAC) has installed a HVAC solution in the Western Cape that delivers much reduced environmental impact on two fronts – saving water and reducing energy costs. Thanks to the unique location of a large building complex, the TOAC team can use water from an abandoned quarry – […]
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The global trend towards ‘green buildings’ has taken hold in South Africa as property developers demand improved energy efficiency and enhanced comfort for building occupants. “This is by far the strongest demand we see when preparing proposals for new buildings. And it is across the board – shopping malls, data centres, office blocks and accommodation […]
Read ArticleMore TagHVAC Systems for Shopping Malls – Doing It Right
By Ilana Koegelenberg When it comes to designing HVAC systems for shopping malls, there are many factors to consider – what do the professionals say about the dos and don’ts? Shopping malls are still going up left, right and centre in South Africa (despite a seemingly global move towards smaller, individual stores). Sometimes these malls […]
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