Livmore
Client: GWL Realty Advisors Residential
Project description
Built for comfort, performance, and durability, the 45-storey high-rise presented several complex technical challenges.
Designing the domestic water and fire protection systems required unique solutions to manage the extreme pressures caused by the building’s height. The systems were divided into separate pressure zones, equipped with pressure-reducing and heat-exchange devices to ensure the building’s safety, resilience, and long-term durability. A second fire pump and controlled pressure zones were also installed to meet code requirements and ensure reliable operation.
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Characteristics and Impacts
- Hybrid systems and energy loop: The project features a hybrid thermal water system that combines electric coils with boilers to optimize energy performance year-round. In summer, the coils provide cooling, while in winter, they supplement the boilers for heating.
- Ventilation and heat recovery: The ventilation systems are decentralized by corridor and by unit and include high-performance air exchangers. The building benefits from heat recovery between incoming and outgoing air, achieving approximately 70% energy recovery efficiency.
- Electrical power and resilience: The electrical infrastructure features a 25 kV main supply feeding a high-capacity transformer, supported by a 1,500 kW emergency generator. Efficient lighting and modern control systems round out the design, delivering safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.
The building earned LEED certification, proof of the efficiency of its systems and reduced environmental footprint.