AUSTRALIA’S HIGH
RISERS DRIVE
AIR CONDITIONING
INNOVATION
TRENDS IN THE RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MARKET CONTINUE
TO DRIVE INNOVATIONS IN THE AIR
CONDITIONING INDUSTRY.
A prime example is the increasing demand for more lightweight, A prime example is the increasing demand for more lightweight,
compact and well-designed units that are better suited to high rise
apartment living in Australia’s capital cities.
Apartment living is a lifestyle choice for those who prefer the big-
city vibe and proximity to work, social and entertainment activities,
not to mention the benefits of communal on-site facilities such as a
gym, pool and concierge.
Two thirds of Australians already live in capital cities, according to
the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), and this ratio is set to trend
towards urban as future generations flock to the main centres.
ABS figures also show that by 2030 the most common dwelling
units will be childless couples and single person households.
This lifestyle shift has been accompanied by a preference for homes
with high-end design that optimise limited space.
“When it comes to apartments, bigger doesn’t always mean better,”
according to Asher Judah, former Victorian acting executive director
of the Property Council of Australia.
“Good quality is all about how the space is used,” he said, adding
that the majority of apartments built over the last decade have, for
the most part, been of high quality.
For suppliers this means ensuring products for this segment of
the market are well designed. One company that has a distinct
advantage over competitors when it comes to design for high-
density living is Daikin.
The leading air conditioning manufacturer is one of the few businesses
that has managed to stay ahead of the pack by releasing products
specifically to meet the new residential dynamics.
Daikin’s national VRV manager Simon Langstaff said the company
foresaw the growing preference for apartment living in Australia,
and created products to suit out of its $550 million per year global
research and development program.
Its’ newest VRV IV S series is compact, lightweight and aesthetically
pleasing, yet powerful - making it ideal for high-end apartments.
In addition, the Daikin FXDQ compact series can actually fit in the
bulkheads above built-in wardrobes and cupboards.
“These bulkhead indoor units have a depth of just 450mm
and height of only 200mm, which is ideal for drop ceilings and
wardrobes,” Langstaff said. “They are compact enough to fit above
the wardrobe and still allow for plenty of air flow behind the units.”
Just last year Daikin released its entire VRV IV S series, offering an
extended range of outdoor units from 9kW through to 24kW and the
FXDQ compact bulkhead series specifically for high rise apartments,
offering a range from 2.2kW to 7.1kW.
An advantage that Daikin has over competitors is that the company can
design and manufacture its residential ducted range right here in Sydney.
“Another key differentiator that sets Daikin apart is that we can
design each product range to meet the specific requirements of the
market, and we can do it locally,” he said.
“Most VRV units can now be connected to our residential range, so
we can meet the demand for larger multi type product to be used in
high end housing.”For more information on Daikin products
visit: commercial.daikin.com.au
THE NEXT
GEN E R AT I ON
VRV IV-S SYSTEM
FIRST LAUNCHED IN JAPAN IN 1982,
THE DAIKIN VRV SYSTEM HAS BEEN
EMBRACED BY WORLD MARKETS
FOR OVER 30 YEARS.
Find out more today.
Visit commercial.daikin.com.au
or call us on 1300 368 300
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MAY–JUNE 2017