Balwyn

Retrofitting a heating and cooling system into an existing building requires a well-considered solution to ensure that it works efficiently and effectively and also preserves the integrity of the architecture – even more so when that building is a luxury display home. Custom home builder Mazzei engaged MOD CONS to design just such a solution for its three-storey, flat roof display home in Balwyn, a building that had included no allowances for HVAC in its construction.

The first challenge was to find an appropriate place for a concealed indoor fan coil unit. As it couldn’t be installed in the roof, which is typically the most desirable location, MOD CONS constructed an airtight alcove outside the building, adjacent to an internal staircase. An AirSmart Compact Indoor Environment System was specified for the project, as it would deliver the required performance while also fitting into the available space.