Vejlandshuset, office building, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Acronym | AdVent Case 10
Posting Date | 25 November 2009
Country | Denmark
Geographic Coverage | International
Theme | Thermal comfort, indoor air quality, acoustics, Lighting, Controls, energy management systems, Building operation, monitoring, energy management, Building envelope (walls, windows,...), Energy efficiency technologies and materials, General, Air conditioning, cooling, ventilation, air infiltration
Target Group | Building professionals
Abstract | Heating is supplied from the district heating system. Both mechanical and natural ventilation are
used in the building. Mechanical ventilation is used in the most densely occupied areas, while
automatically controlled intermittent, or pulse, natural ventilation is used in the open plan office
areas. A building energy management system controls both the heating and ventilation systems
in each of the zones. On each floor, temperature is monitored in all 14 zones. Plan view of first floor showing layout of office space. on each floor and carbon dioxide concentration in four zones. The building is well insulated and air tight. On the western façade of the building the windows are protected from afternoon solar gain by the use of brise-soleils supporting solar PV cells. The windows and atrium roof provide a high degree
of day lighting which, together with smooth automatic light control, ensures minimal use of energy for lighting.
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Description | Vejlandshuset was completed in 2005. It is five storey office building with a central atrium and total floor area of 13 500 m². On the ground floor there are shared facilities including reception, cafeteria, and an open area for visitors. The four upper floors contain office space. The top floor also includes a plant room and an open terrace. Design occupancy is 600 and operating hours are between 07.00 and 18.00.
Web URL(s) of the case | http://www.buildingadvent.com
Lessons learnt | The incidence of thermal discomfort in some zones was identified to be a result of local high internal
heat gains resulting from a high occupant density. This should be avoided by giving due consideration
to the arrangement of work stations. The incidence of thermal discomfort in some zones was identified to be a result of local high internal heat gains resulting from a high occupant density. This should be avoided by giving due consideration
to the arrangement of work stations.
Award labels | none
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Case Languages | English
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