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Altomonte, S (2005) CH2 - Lighting and physiology. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 40-46.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) An evaluation of a proposed ventilation system for Melbourne's CH2 building. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 47-57.

Aye, L and Fuller, R (2005) The proposed heating and cooling system in the CH2 building and its impact on occupant productivity. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 32-39.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Heating; cooling; productivity; CH2
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v5i2.2958
  • Abstract:
    Melbourne's climatic conditions demand that its buildings require both heating and cooling systems. In a multi-storey office building , however, cooling requirements will dominate. How the internal space is cooled and ventilation air is delivered will significantly impact on occupant comfort. This paper discusses the heating and cooling systems proposed for the CH2building. The paper critiques the proposed systems against previous experience, both internationally and in Australia. While the heating system employs proven technologies, less established techniques are proposed for the cooling system. Air movement in the shower towers, for example, is to be naturally induced and this has not always been successful elsewhere. Phase change material for storage of "coolth" does not appear to have been demonstrated previously in a commercial building, so the effectiveness of the proposed system is uncertain. A conventional absorption chiller backs up the untried elements of the cooling system, so that ultimately occupant comfort should not be compromised .

Cheung, C (2005) CH2 energy harvesting systems: economic use and efficiency. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 20-31.

City of Melbourne (2005) Preamble to special issue. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 1-7.

Hes, D, Morrison, A and Bates, M (2005) Assessment and selection of materials for Melbourne City Council House 2. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 8-19.

Stewart, P, Robinson, J and Low, S (2005) The business case for sustainable design - the City of Melbourne CH2 project. Construction Economics and Building, 5(02), 58-70.