PROJECTS
PROJECTS
Copyright:
LDS Architects & Riverfilm
New Zealand House
Architect:
LDS Architects
Client:
FMDC
Location:
London, UK
Project Type
1. Office Buildings
LDS Architects proposed a renovation plan for the New Zealand High Commission building on Haymarket. It was originally designed in the 1950s and constructed in 1963. After renovation, the space will be more multi-functional, and there will be restaurants, bars and retail units.
Read more:
< https://lds-uk.com/projects/workplace/new-zealand-house/ >
Our Contribution:
The aim of this work was to summarize the performance of certain façade systems and glazing/shading build-ups for the refurbishment of the New Zealand House. The performance assessments are carried out with regard to:
• Solar gains (set peak cooling loads)
• Solar gains (different annual cooling loads)
• Frequency of shading use affecting views out, appearance and real life daylight
• Façade (glazing) appearance
Our focus was not only to assess which façade solutions can meet a certain performance, but to also look into the hourly performance that meet the occupants’ expectations. Selecting the right façade system is just the first step we need to take. As a second step, we needed to “tune” the system with the proper glazing types and shading properties to avoid excessive shading use significantly compromising real life performance and occupant satisfaction.
