Block B was designed to be a futuristic, flexible and adaptable workplace with energy reduction at the heart of its transformation; the result was a flagship renovation project.
Mac Interiors were the contractors and Meehan Associates were the architects responsible for the fit out which achieved LEED Platinum. Courtyard glazing was stripped out on each floor and new glazing installed to provide 2 twenty meter high atrium roofs. Built-in automated blinds in the roof and perimeter glazing are controlled by the Building Management System. Documentation from all subcontractors was carefully collated and submitted to the USGBC in the pursuit of LEED Certification.
The tour will be led by Penny Linton of Meehan Associates and Tiffany Quinn of Mac Interiors
Some of the innovations incorporated in Oracle’s LEED Platinum building:
- Energy use reduction – 40% improvement in the building proposed performance rating compared with the baseline building performance rating
- Installation of green roof system
- Innovative lighting – the lighting scheme was influenced and developed using integrated and suspended highly efficient LED fittings with daylight and PIR controls as part of an “Enlighted” system. The lighting solution within this building has been specifically designed to maximize ambient lighting levels with 100% of the light fittings have a sensor to enable the lights to dim automatically taking into account the natural day-lighting levels and occupancy in order to save energy and reduce the buildings overall carbon footprint
- Solar photo-voltaic panels to provide the building’s electricity
- Automatic solar-controlled blind systems
- Alternative fuel, electric vehicle charging station provided
- Water efficiency: reduced water consumption in Oracle Block B by 44% now less than 1/2 of a similar Irish office building
- Bicycle racks for approximately 100 bicycles and shower/dry room facilities
Meehan Associates won the Green Project of the Year Award for Oracle’s Block B at the 2016 Irish Construction Industry Awards
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