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PROJECT
Enclosed spaces in the Greenbay Barn can be individually
lit, meaning only occupied areas use electricity.
In addition, a visual connection with the external
environment is accomplished in most of the building.
The Greenbay Barn features an indoor gym
and café. A comprehensive waste management
and recycling plan has been put in place to
reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
ENERGY SAVINGS
The principal means of greening the project in terms
of energy was the installation of a photovoltaic system.
In this way, the building’s peak electrical demand
is actively reduced. “Electricity efficiency is mainly
achieved through the large solar array, which offsets
energy consumption,” says Tinney.
In addition, provision was made to ensure all
individual and enclosed spaces are individually lit,
offering flexibility for light switching. “This makes
it easy to light only occupied areas and contributes
to energy savings,” says Dean. LED light fittings and
occupancy sensors also minimise the time that lights
are left on unnecessarily.
An innovative feature of the Greenbay Barn is the submetering
of both the energy and water systems. “Submeters
help you gain an understanding of water and energy
consumption, and allow for better management of these
resources, as well as the ability to assess further savings,”
explains Dean.
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