Avenue One Condominiums, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Patio living received a temperature upgrade
Install Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Parties Involved: ICP, Solaira
Application: Residential, Multi Family
Products Used: Solaira ICR Series, Solaira Timer Control
Background
The Concord Pacific development group pride themselves in designing architecturally focused, amenity driven condominium buildings with features that enhance owner comfort and value. Avenue One is an 18-story curved building with a stunning view of False Creek in Vancouvers Pacific Delta. The architects sought to expand the individual suite applicable space by adding radiant comfort heat and sun/wind shades on the patios.
Challenges
The Electrical and MEP engineers were challenged with finding suitable outdoor radiant patio heaters that could be semi-recessed into a decorative soffit and would be able to perform outdoors at up to 18 stories; while withstanding Vancouvers Pacific Ocean exposed wet, damp weather. The technology also had to minimize electrical consumption and required timer controls with auto off to minimize users from accidentally leaving the heaters operable when not accessible.
Avenue One Condominiums, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Solution
The design team utilized the Solaira ICR Series heater, UL/CSA approved for recess applications and commissioned for low clearance mounting options for concrete applications. The ICR Series heater were also selected due to the IP55 rating for fully exposed wet mounting environments. The heaters were also integrated with a Solaira SMaRT Push Button Controller that pre-sets a 30-minute count down timer with auto off functionality. The timer has an indicator on-light and utilizes soft start technology to prolong the emitter life and reduce energy consumption.
Solaira, ICR Series H1 Heater
Conclusion
Today Avenue One Condominiums boast beautiful waterfront views and gives condominium owners a comfortable patio temperature at the touch of a button.
Products Used
ICR Series Recess Heater
SMaRT Variable Heater Control
SMaRT Push Timer Control
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