| 11 Breathing Life into Auckland Zoo When NZ Strong needed a reliable solution to automate the operable ventilators in the tomidome at Auckland Zoo’s South East Asia Precinct it called EBSA to deliver. “There is a real synergy between what our company is about and this project,” says EBSA Operations Manager Wade Barmby. “We make buildings breath.” EBSA specialises in performance driven solutions for the facade industry: window automation, architectural glass louvres and overhead glazing systems. The tomidome, also referred to as the swamp forest, required a robust and reliable solution due to the di icult access location of the ventilators making the right hardware selection vital. EBSA designed a solution using D+H Mechatronic AG product, which has been proven in the New Zealandmarket for around 30 years. “The four ventilators in the tomidome roof are instrumental in terms of controlling the climate in that building – temperature, humidity and smoke exhaust function,” explains Wade. “Our solution includes digital actuators which operate the vents. These are connected back to a CPS M digital smoke control panel customised for the project that communicates in real time. This interfaces with the buildingmanagement system for daily ventilation and control of internal air quality of the space providing climate control to the dome determining when the ventilators should open and how much. In the event of a ire situation the ventilators also drive open in under 60 seconds to ventilate smoke out of the space. If there was a loss of power to the control panel it defaults to a fail-safe mode and provides 72 hours standby power. EBSA sales andmarketing manager Russell Cramb says the fact that EBSA can provide a complete solution - design, manufacture, supply and maintenance – makes things easy for clients. “We have a relationship with the building long after the project is complete providing on-going maintenance support for the life of the building.” NZ Strong further engaged EBSA to automate dampers in the tiger enclosure providing a standalone smoke control panel and certi ied actuators to operate relief dampers. Further works at Auckland Zoo are in the pipeline. EBSA has established strong connections with leading architects and engineers and successfully delivered numerous projects such as the operable louvred facade in what is now the Origine premises in Commercial Bay, Auckland. Based out of Auckland, EBSA is able to service projects anywhere in New Zealand, additionally with the group having o ices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Wade says the EBSA teambrings a wealth of experience to any project. “We are committed to delivering the highest performing solutions tomeet our clients’ expectations.” Exclusive partnerships with three of Europe’s industry leaders - D+HMechatronic AG, Schneider Louvres and Lamilux Heinrich Strunz GMBH - ensures that the EBSA brand is synonymous with quality and integrity and sets the industry benchmark inmany categories, says Wade: “By combining our local knowledge and experience in building and construction with the technical expertise of three of Germany's leadingmanufacturers, we can assist clients through any project large or small to truly make their buildings breath.” At EBSA New Zealand, we help breathe life into your buildings. We automate almost any type of window with the latest window automation technology as well as providing our energy efficient and sustainable operable glass louvres to combine natural light and ventilation. For the latest in window automation and energy efficient architectural design, contact EBSA New Zealand today. BRING YOUR BUILDING TO LIFE WITH EBSA NEW ZEALAND 021 635 781 09 884 0025 sales@ebsa.co.nz 1B Charann Place, Avondale CONTACT
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