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Zalando are an online fashion retailer operating in fourteen European countries and worldwide. They expressed their need for a new space as their existing space in Dublin was just too small for the growth in the company. 

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The challenge

An existing 19th century dockside warehouse was the location of choice with the building featuring an exposed truss roof design. The ducted units were to remain exposed while keeping above the bottom truss wherever possible, all with minimal changes to the building fabric. This meant that every detail of this project was on show for Zalando’s team and their clients.

The solution

Crystal Air decided on Panasonic technology due to the energy efficiency and flexibility of the 3-pipe air conditioning system.

A key technical feature was the ability of the ducted units to have sufficient fan power to drive warm air to the floor without being too noisy for an open plan office, and the MF2 range coped brilliantly.

Due to the limited availability of plant space, it was not possible to provide a central AHU externally or internally without losing space or a need for major support steelworks. So fresh air needed to be delivered using Energy Recovery Ventilator units. These could be located in the roof space, so we saved plant area without compromising on building comfort.

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“Hiring Crystal Air Ltd to carry out our air conditioning installation and servicing turned out to be a great decision. We knew we were in good hands from the first meeting and we are very pleased with the result.”

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The solution

Crystal Air decided on Panasonic technology due to the energy efficiency and flexibility of the 3-pipe air conditioning system.

A key technical feature was the ability of the ducted units to have sufficient fan power to drive warm air to the floor without being too noisy for an open plan office, and the MF2 range coped brilliantly.

Due to the limited availability of plant space, it was not possible to provide a central AHU externally or internally without losing space or a need for major support steelworks. So fresh air needed to be delivered using Energy Recovery Ventilator units. These could be located in the roof space, so we saved plant area without compromising on building comfort.

Technology used

Panasonic’s 2-Pipe Mini ECOi VRF

Panasonic’s 2-Pipe Mini ECOi VRF

The 2-Pipe heat pump small VRF system, is specifically designed for the most demanding applications. Offering between 11 kW and 16 kW cooling capacity in 3 sizes and up to 9 indoor units connected, the Mini ECOi sets standards of performance and flexibility. Utilising R410A and DC inverter technology. The Mini ECOi is compatible with the same indoor units and controls as the rest of the ECOi range.

Panasonic’s 3-Pipe ECOi VRF

Panasonic’s 3-Pipe ECOi VRF

With simultaneous heating and cooling operation heat recovery type ECOi 3-Pipe is one of the most advanced VRF systems available. Not only offering high-efficiency and performance for simultaneous heating and cooling, its sophisticated design makes installation and maintenance much easier.

• Achieves COP 4.77 as the top class in the industry
• Simultaneous cooling or heating operation for up to 52 indoor units
• Small installation space, top class in the industry
• Rotation operation function and back-up operation function provided

MANAGEMENT TEAM

David O'Brien

CONTRACTS DIRECTOR

As Contracts Director and Co-founder of Crystal Air Ltd, David’s key area of responsibility includes the management of all installations ensuring projects are delivered from inception to client handover and to a high industry standard.

David has 35 years experience in the air conditioning industry and has been involved in project applications using Close Control systems, Chillers, VRV and DX systems. David has extensive experience in managing data centre projects across Ireland & Europe.

He is also a member of the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland. David is also directly responsible for Health & Safety and quality procedures are adhered to at all times while keeping up with the ever changing Health & Safety legislation.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Caroline Campbell

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR, MARKETING

Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Honours) from Athlone Institute of Technology in 2005. She joined Crystal Air that year to work within our Service & Maintenance Department and having been previously promoted to Manager of this department she was appointed Director of Service & Maintenance in 2014 with responsibility for the growth and development of the department.

Her key role is the management of our existing customer relationships whilst ensuring that our customer expectations are exceeded through our planned preventative maintenance programmes and 24/7/365 reactive call-out and support service. Caroline also has responsibility for ensuring that our ISO accredited quality standards are adhered to and maintained throughout all departments within Crystal Air.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Domnick Ward

MANAGING DIRECTOR, SALES & DESIGN ENGINEER

Domnick is the MD and founding partner of Crystal Air and is responsible for business development and key client relationships. His hands on approach keeps the team focused on new products and promotes innovation to find better engineered solutions while maintaining a healthy environment.

With over 30 years experience in the industry Domnick still enjoys the challenges here and abroad with input into our offices in Ireland, Holland and Finland. He is an active member of IRI and member of ASHRAE and a past chair of F-Gas IRI sub group and founder of FGR in Ireland. He also enjoys travelling and is known to play a round of golf.