5N° Air Pear Model 25 systems were used for cooling down the areas surrounding the MLC Swimming Pool.
Mark Winstanley said his feelings about the room before installation were not good, but after installing the Air Pear’s he felt much better. He said his overall impression of the systems performance was 8/10! Mark’s feelings about the Air Pear changed significantly, from having no opinion to now thinking that the Air Pears are very good.
Mark was happy with the level of technical support provided by Vento to assist the installation process and was most pleased about Vento’s prompt service. Mark would recommend Vento to others.
Members of the Australian Window Association
Ormiston Senior College
Installation: 6 WINDCATCHER® and 77 SOLA-BOOST®
“The SOLA-BOOST systems have the ability to create a comfortable indoor temperature without any mechanical assistance, even through our summer period. This method of cooling and ventilation will help to reduce our school’s running costs.”
“The staff and students love the clean, fresh air that is being delivered through the SOLA-BOOST units. At first I was skeptical about the units’ performance, however I must admit that I am now impressed with the level of comfort they provide. Despite the howling winds and rain we have experienced these last few weeks, we have experienced no rain ingress through the SOLA-BOOST units.”
- Maurie Jackways, School Principal, Ormiston Senior College
“The overall service provided by Vento Australasia was excellent, a 10/10! The SOLA-BOOST units were a new product in the market, and Vento provided excellent back up and technical support from start to finish.”
- David Houghton, Project Manager, Hasties New Zealand
St. Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Installation: 8 AIR PEAR® thermal equalisers
“The Air Pear thermal equalisers are a great asset to the school. The main benefits for the client include improved air circulation, a balance of temperature throughout the building, low running costs, silent operation and easy installation – all at a highly affordable price. Whilst the gas heaters installed warms the hall effectively within 15 minutes, to maintain this temperature for long periods of time would be cost prohibitive to the school. This is where the Air Pear units come into play, as even after the heating is turned off, the Air Pear units can continue to circulate warm air pushing it back down to the students below. I would highly recommend the Air Pear to my future projects.”
WindowMaster was chosen to provide window automation system because of its ability to provide a complete installation, in particular the central computer control system. In addition, the installation includes motors, window actuators, various sensors and a weather station.- Structural Engineers; Ramboll Whitbybird
Project Name: Liverpool John Moores University
Project Brief: The university needed a solution that would rid of unwanted heat gain.
Installation:
300 WindowMaster motors which operate windows automatically and provide natural ventilation for 37 zones.
200 automated high-level louvered windows.
Carbon dioxide sensors & weather station.
“I have worked with WindowMaster in the past and knew the company was capable of supplying a ventilation system of this scale. This, combined with its ability to provide a fire rated solution, made the company a perfect choice.” – Malcolm Howe, design partner at Cundall
Project Name: Street Square Development (London)
Project Brief: The redevelopment required a solution that would provide window control systems for 4 buildings. The systems must also work in conjunction with the fire officer’s control switches located in fire fighting lobbies. Automated windows were specified so that they could be opened to clear smoke from the office floor plates quickly and safely in the event of a fire.
Installation:
Smoke ventilation control systems to operate over 2,000 windows
“Practically everybody in the house agrees that Natural Ventilation creates a really good indoor climate. Even on very warm summer days the indoor temperature is comfortable and it gives a fresh feeling that the air is circulated in the building. We experienced this last summer when the outside temperature reached more than 30°C – and all the time it was nice and cool inside,”- Mr. Jørgen Malmstrøm, District Manager, NCC.
Project Name: NCC – Commercial Atrium
Project Brief: A solution was required for a big atrium in the middle of the building which had alot of unwanted heat gain during the Summer.
Installation:
Motorised windows in the facade to ensure that indoor temperature is between 23 – 25 degree celcius.
” The environmental impact of the store is aboslutely amazing. There’s a real nice feel about the whole store…the fresh air that comes in makes for a better working environment. All the staff and customers like it, it’s not like working in a normal supermarket” -Bill Moss; Community Champion
” The WindCatchers are helping to reduce the energy consumption of the store, which in turn means it has a smaller carbon footprint. For these reasons we will be introducing WindCatchers to our larger stores” - James Dorling; Head of Tesco’s Environmental Centre of Excellence.
Project Name: Tesco Retail Store – Cheetham Hill
Project Brief: 52,000 square foot Cheetham Hill store set a target to reduce carbon emmissions by 50% by 2020. When the store opened, they had exceeded this ambitious target, reducing their carbon footprint by 70% compared to an equivalent sized store built just over 2 years ago.
Installation:
10 bespoke Windcatcher units
” Monodraught Windcatchers were the ideal solution and the entire facility now stays cool and refreshed, even when full of students letting off steam. Once installed, Windcatchers maximise the use of wind pressure and the natural stack effect of thermal buoyancy, which means schools reap all the benefits of sustainable energy and incur no running costs” – Sir William Ramsay School Business Manager; Richard Mapp
Project Name: Sir William Ramsay School
Project Brief: 600-seat Main hall and adjacent dance and performance areas required natural ventilation.
Installation:
12 Windcatchers installed at the Performing Arts Block.
“Our Dartmouth store is a leader in sustainable construction, being sensitive to its local environment and extremely low in energy usage. We have adopted a number of energy saving measures here- from the Monodraught Sunpipes which provide amazing natural light.” – Neil Sachdev; Sainsbury Commercial Director
Project Name: Sainsbury Dartmouth Green Store
Project Brief: Food stores was consuming the most energy in comparison to other parts of Sainsbury’s operation, mainly due to services such as cooling, heating and lighting. Energy efficiency improvement was a priority for the stores. Installing Sunpipes helped the store to slash 50% of the energy currently taken from the national grid and saving 40% on CO2 emmissions.
Installation:
Total 85 Monodraught Monodraught Sunpipes installed.
64, 750mm diameter Sunpipes for the shop floor.
16, 750mm diameter units fitted in offices.
5, 300mm diameter units in other areas of the store.
Motion sensors fitted in staff areas and toilets to ensure that lights cannot be switched on while Sunpipes provide sufficient natural light.
“We continue to use our gas-fire unit heaters and ceiling fans, however they no longer run continuously thanks to the temperature uniformity created by the AIR PEAR. Overall we are experiencing significant cost savings while ensuring that the temperature is not only comfortable for employees but optimised for production” – Mike Collier, Equipment and Maintenance Supervisor
Project Name: Cornings Refactories Plant (New York)
Project Brief: Cornings required a solution to balance the air temperature in the factory plant whereby some areas were scorching hot, and other areas had ice forming on the walls. Extreme fluctuations in temperature led to an uncomfortable working space, and was a challenge to productivity. Gas-fired heaters and ceiling fans were unable to disperse heat throughout the space, and required constant maintenance. The plant was a 2000 meter squared space, with ceilings as high as 15meters.
Installation:
6 AIR PEAR units were installed. Within a week temperature variation dropped from 10-15 degrees to 1-2 degrees.
“The heating system in the building now comes on far less than it used to and the employees who work in this building are now much warmer. I am currently collating data as to exactly how much heating oil we are saving which even at this early stage I am sure will be substantial. Once I have this data I will be looking at other buildings on our site and also recommending Airius fans to other companies within the group who operate from many large buildings throughout Europe.” – Paul Mattin – Engineering Manager
Project Name: Impress Metal Packaging Ltd
Installed Arius fan units into their factory to save on heating costs and their investment was repaid 3 times over the first winter they were installed. The full cost of the Airius units is recouped within a matter of months – first winter savings of $100 000 AUD measured against a total spend of $35 000 AUD. As a result of this case study Impress has now moved forward with installing the Airius system in their sister plants in Germany and France.
Mitton Mechanical approached Airius Europe to conduct a trial in the Morrisions Knottingly store in 2007. The trial was hugely successful and over 100 Morrisoins stores have now been retrofitted with the Air Pear units. The airius units are now on the standard specification list for all new stores and will be retrofitted as part of the normal refurbishment program. Morrisons are now 1 of only 12 companies, and the only supermarket in the UK to be awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for making real reductions in their carbon emissions and energy usage.
Installation:
Trial in the Morrisons Knottingly store
Over 100 Morrisons store retrofitted.
A comfortable indoor climate is achieved by means of Natural Ventilation, also on warm summer days. NCC, one of Denmark’s largest contracting companies, knows this from experience.
“Practically everybody in the house agrees that Natural Ventilation creates a really good indoor climate. Even on very warm summer days the indoor temperature is comfortable and it gives a fresh feeling that the air is circulated in the building. We experienced this last summer when the outside temperature reached more than 30°C – and all the time it was nice and cool inside,” says Mr. Jørgen Malmstrøm, District Manager, NCC.
Measurements prove the effect
A big atrium in the middle of the building and motorized windows in the facade ensure optimum utilization of the Natural Ventilation. And the employees’ satisfaction with the indoor climate is not without reason, as measurements confirm that the indoor climate is first class. Although the outdoor temperature several times edged up above 30°C during July, there was a constant indoor temperature of 23-25°C.
Testimonials
Methodist Ladies College Swimming Pool
5N° Air Pear Model 25 systems were used for cooling down the areas surrounding the MLC Swimming Pool.
Mark Winstanley said his feelings about the room before installation were not good, but after installing the Air Pear’s he felt much better. He said his overall impression of the systems performance was 8/10! Mark’s feelings about the Air Pear changed significantly, from having no opinion to now thinking that the Air Pears are very good.
Mark was happy with the level of technical support provided by Vento to assist the installation process and was most pleased about Vento’s prompt service. Mark would recommend Vento to others.
Members of the Australian Window Association
Ormiston Senior College
Installation: 6 WINDCATCHER® and 77 SOLA-BOOST®
“The SOLA-BOOST systems have the ability to create a comfortable indoor temperature without any mechanical assistance, even through our summer period. This method of cooling and ventilation will help to reduce our school’s running costs.”
“The staff and students love the clean, fresh air that is being delivered through the SOLA-BOOST units. At first I was skeptical about the units’ performance, however I must admit that I am now impressed with the level of comfort they provide. Despite the howling winds and rain we have experienced these last few weeks, we have experienced no rain ingress through the SOLA-BOOST units.”
- Maurie Jackways, School Principal, Ormiston Senior College
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“The overall service provided by Vento Australasia was excellent, a 10/10! The SOLA-BOOST units were a new product in the market, and Vento provided excellent back up and technical support from start to finish.”
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- David Houghton, Project Manager, Hasties New Zealand
St. Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Installation: 8 AIR PEAR® thermal equalisers
“The Air Pear thermal equalisers are a great asset to the school. The main benefits for the client include improved air circulation, a balance of temperature throughout the building, low running costs, silent operation and easy installation – all at a highly affordable price. Whilst the gas heaters installed warms the hall effectively within 15 minutes, to maintain this temperature for long periods of time would be cost prohibitive to the school. This is where the Air Pear units come into play, as even after the heating is turned off, the Air Pear units can continue to circulate warm air pushing it back down to the students below. I would highly recommend the Air Pear to my future projects.”
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– Andrew Lowden, Project Architect, Martin O’Toole Architects.
Vento Client List:
International Projects:
WINDOWMASTER
WindowMaster was chosen to provide window automation system because of its ability to provide a complete installation, in particular the central computer control system. In addition, the installation includes motors, window actuators, various sensors and a weather station.- Structural Engineers; Ramboll Whitbybird
Project Name: Liverpool John Moores University
Project Brief: The university needed a solution that would rid of unwanted heat gain.
Installation:
“I have worked with WindowMaster in the past and knew the company was capable of supplying a ventilation system of this scale. This, combined with its ability to provide a fire rated solution, made the company a perfect choice.” – Malcolm Howe, design partner at Cundall
Project Name: Street Square Development (London)
Project Brief: The redevelopment required a solution that would provide window control systems for 4 buildings. The systems must also work in conjunction with the fire officer’s control switches located in fire fighting lobbies. Automated windows were specified so that they could be opened to clear smoke from the office floor plates quickly and safely in the event of a fire.
Installation:
“Practically everybody in the house agrees that Natural Ventilation creates a really good indoor climate. Even on very warm summer days the indoor temperature is comfortable and it gives a fresh feeling that the air is circulated in the building. We experienced this last summer when the outside temperature reached more than 30°C – and all the time it was nice and cool inside,” - Mr. Jørgen Malmstrøm, District Manager, NCC.
Project Name: NCC – Commercial Atrium
Project Brief: A solution was required for a big atrium in the middle of the building which had alot of unwanted heat gain during the Summer.
Installation:
WINDCATCHER
” The environmental impact of the store is aboslutely amazing. There’s a real nice feel about the whole store…the fresh air that comes in makes for a better working environment. All the staff and customers like it, it’s not like working in a normal supermarket” - Bill Moss; Community Champion
” The WindCatchers are helping to reduce the energy consumption of the store, which in turn means it has a smaller carbon footprint. For these reasons we will be introducing WindCatchers to our larger stores” - James Dorling; Head of Tesco’s Environmental Centre of Excellence.
Project Name: Tesco Retail Store – Cheetham Hill
Project Brief: 52,000 square foot Cheetham Hill store set a target to reduce carbon emmissions by 50% by 2020. When the store opened, they had exceeded this ambitious target, reducing their carbon footprint by 70% compared to an equivalent sized store built just over 2 years ago.
Installation:
” Monodraught Windcatchers were the ideal solution and the entire facility now stays cool and refreshed, even when full of students letting off steam. Once installed, Windcatchers maximise the use of wind pressure and the natural stack effect of thermal buoyancy, which means schools reap all the benefits of sustainable energy and incur no running costs” – Sir William Ramsay School Business Manager; Richard Mapp
Project Name: Sir William Ramsay School
Project Brief: 600-seat Main hall and adjacent dance and performance areas required natural ventilation.
Installation:
SUNPIPES
“Our Dartmouth store is a leader in sustainable construction, being sensitive to its local environment and extremely low in energy usage. We have adopted a number of energy saving measures here- from the Monodraught Sunpipes which provide amazing natural light.” – Neil Sachdev; Sainsbury Commercial Director
Project Name: Sainsbury Dartmouth Green Store
Project Brief: Food stores was consuming the most energy in comparison to other parts of Sainsbury’s operation, mainly due to services such as cooling, heating and lighting. Energy efficiency improvement was a priority for the stores. Installing Sunpipes helped the store to slash 50% of the energy currently taken from the national grid and saving 40% on CO2 emmissions.
Installation:
AIR PEAR
“We continue to use our gas-fire unit heaters and ceiling fans, however they no longer run continuously thanks to the temperature uniformity created by the AIR PEAR. Overall we are experiencing significant cost savings while ensuring that the temperature is not only comfortable for employees but optimised for production” – Mike Collier, Equipment and Maintenance Supervisor
Project Name: Cornings Refactories Plant (New York)
Project Brief: Cornings required a solution to balance the air temperature in the factory plant whereby some areas were scorching hot, and other areas had ice forming on the walls. Extreme fluctuations in temperature led to an uncomfortable working space, and was a challenge to productivity. Gas-fired heaters and ceiling fans were unable to disperse heat throughout the space, and required constant maintenance. The plant was a 2000 meter squared space, with ceilings as high as 15meters.
Installation:
“The heating system in the building now comes on far less than it used to and the employees who work in this building are now much warmer. I am currently collating data as to exactly how much heating oil we are saving which even at this early stage I am sure will be substantial. Once I have this data I will be looking at other buildings on our site and also recommending Airius fans to other companies within the group who operate from many large buildings throughout Europe.” – Paul Mattin – Engineering Manager
Project Name: Impress Metal Packaging Ltd
Installed Arius fan units into their factory to save on heating costs and their investment was repaid 3 times over the first winter they were installed. The full cost of the Airius units is recouped within a matter of months – first winter savings of $100 000 AUD measured against a total spend of $35 000 AUD. As a result of this case study Impress has now moved forward with installing the Airius system in their sister plants in Germany and France.
Installation:
Project Name: Morrisons Supermarket – (Knottingly)
Mitton Mechanical approached Airius Europe to conduct a trial in the Morrisions Knottingly store in 2007. The trial was hugely successful and over 100 Morrisoins stores have now been retrofitted with the Air Pear units. The airius units are now on the standard specification list for all new stores and will be retrofitted as part of the normal refurbishment program. Morrisons are now 1 of only 12 companies, and the only supermarket in the UK to be awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for making real reductions in their carbon emissions and energy usage.
Installation:
A comfortable indoor climate is achieved by means of Natural Ventilation, also on warm summer days. NCC, one of Denmark’s largest contracting companies, knows this from experience.
“Practically everybody in the house agrees that Natural Ventilation creates a really good indoor climate. Even on very warm summer days the indoor temperature is comfortable and it gives a fresh feeling that the air is circulated in the building. We experienced this last summer when the outside temperature reached more than 30°C – and all the time it was nice and cool inside,” says Mr. Jørgen Malmstrøm, District Manager, NCC.
Measurements prove the effect
A big atrium in the middle of the building and motorized windows in the facade ensure optimum utilization of the Natural Ventilation. And the employees’ satisfaction with the indoor climate is not without reason, as measurements confirm that the indoor climate is first class. Although the outdoor temperature several times edged up above 30°C during July, there was a constant indoor temperature of 23-25°C.