ShareShell Centre: a building before its time.
Author(s) : JONES P.
Type of article: Periodical article
Summary
The article examines how the Shell Centre, the largest air conditioned building in Europe when it was built in the 1950's, has stood the test of time. It notes the air conditioning system choice of chilled ceiling with low pressure ducted air with modular temperature control and the air supplied through 6,000 side wall grilles. The article concludes that good care and maintenance have allowed the services to give comfort with economical operation.
Details
- Original title: Shell Centre: a building before its time.
- Record ID : 1998-3848
- Languages: English
- Subject: Environment
- Source: M & E Des. - 23-24.
- Publication date: 1997/09
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