Daikin Global Case Study
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Global Case Studies
- Australia
- Dalkeith on Waratah
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- Belgium
- TT Torens
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- Brazil
- Eldorado Business Tower
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- Brazil
- Maracana Stadium
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- Brazil
- Notredame Intermedica
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- Chile
- Costanera Center
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- China
- Metro Stations
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- China
- OFFICE ZIP
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- India
- Pinnacle Infotech
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- India
- The Laxminarayan Club and Resort
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- Indonesia
- MENARA TENDEAN
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- Indonesia
- Noble House
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- Indonesia
- The City Center
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- Italy
- Terrazza Triennale
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- Japan
- Abeno Harukas
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- Japan
- Doshisha University
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- Japan
- Technology and Innovation Center
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- Japan
- Umeda Center Building
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- Philippines
- Ore Central
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- Qatar
- Samrya 44 Hotel Suites
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- Romania
- Crystal Tower
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- Slovakia
- Public school
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- South Africa
- Green Point Stadium
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- Spain
- Porta Fira
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- Thailand
- Mode Sathorn Hotel
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- Turkey
- Hilton Hotel
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- Turkey
- Crowne Plaza Hotel
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- United Kingdom
- The Palace of Westminster
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- United Kingdom
- Flow Staines
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- United States
- One World Trade Center
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- United States
- Stoller Winery
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- Vietnam
- InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
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- Vietnam
- Rivera Park Saigon
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Feature Case Study
Case Study 1: Technology and Innovation Center
Aiming for a Net Zero Energy Building with Daikin’s latest technology
Japan
The ultimate goal is to realize high energy efficiency yet keeping thermal comfort by adopting DAIKIN’s latest technology such as high sensible heat VRV.
Aiming for N-ZEB by the year 2020.

Case Study 2: Eldorado Business Tower
Realizing Energy Savings, Space Savings and Shorter Installation Period
Brazil
By installing Daikin VRV, Eldorado Business Tower in Sao Paulo, Brazil was awarded LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2010.

Case Study 3: Abeno Harukas
Installing in Japan’s Tallest Skyscraper
Japan
Leading the industry with exceptional energy savings and ease of installation, Daikin leverages its expertise to deliver comfort to the diverse settings of a high-rise building having a 60th floor observation deck and upscale department store.

Case Study 4: The City Center
Challenging Energy Savings in High-Rise Building with Limited Space
Indonesia
Efficiently utilizing the limited space available for a 42-storey high-rise building (city hall) in Indonesia, Daikin delivers an energy-saving system solution allowing tenants individual management of their office space.

Case Study 5: Stoller Winery
Combining Self-Generated Solar Power for “Net Positive Energy”
United States
In the luscious wilds of Oregon, Daikin merges the power of solar energy with energy-saving HVAC equipment to realize the future of Net Positive Energy.

Case Study 6: Umeda Center Building
Quick and Quality replacement for aged air conditioning system
Japan
Umeda Center Building in Osaka, Japan was the very first building to have VRV, an inverter driven air conditioner, installed. Furthermore, it was awarded the very first “SHASE Special Award – Renewal Award” in 2013 .

Dalkeith on Waratah, Australia

Building Information
- Location: Dalkeith, Australia
- Number of floors: 4F
- Total floor area: 1,500m2
- Completion: 2016
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat pump)
Overview
Waratah is located in Dalkeith near the beautiful Swan River, around eight kilometers from the center of Perth. It consists of 31 luxury apartments and seven commercial tenancies with a basement and ground floor car park. Individual apartments measure 180 m2 and the spacious penthouses are 311 m2. All residences are fitted with VRV S series systems while VRV IV heat pumps are used for commercial tenancies. The selection of systems was handled by the project’s consultant. The company maintains a close working relationship with Daikin due to both the excellent quality of Daikin’s systems and reliability as a supplier.
TT Torens, Belgium

Building Information
- Location: Hasselt, Belgium
- Number of floors: 18F & 15F
- Total floor area: 8,575 m2
- Completion: 2005
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat pump and Heat recovery)
Heat Reclaim Ventilator
with intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
This project is unique for a number of reasons. First of all, the outdoor units of the Daikin VRV system are placed in mechanical shaft space on the outside of the building. Because of this it was not necessary to have mechanical floors in each of two towers. Second, the intelligent Touch Manager centralized control system has been included for individual air conditioning management. Third, use of heatrecovery system, in combination with heat reclaim ventilator, means very low energy consumption.
Eldorado Business Tower, Brazil

Building Information
- Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Completion: 2006
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat pump)
with intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
Eldorado Business Tower is an office building which also includes boutiques, restaurants and a fitness gym on its lower floors. It is located in a newly developed urban business area facing Sao Paulo’s busy Marginal Highway.
The high-profile tower was built by Gafisa, one of Brazil’s leading construction companies.
The structure’s green credentials were firmly established in 2010 when it became South America’s first recipient of LEED Platinum certification.
Maracana Stadium, Brazil

Building Information
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Completion: 2012
Equipment Installed
VRV
Overview
Daikin VRV system was chosen for air-conditioning this historic site, the main soccer stadium in Brazil and one of the most important in the world. Thanks to the energy saving realized by Daikin VRV, the stadium received LEED® Silver Certification and also awarded by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), confirming its concept of sustainability.
LEED : Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Internationally recognized rating system developed by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) in 2000.
LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building, home or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Notredame Intermedica , Brazil

Building Information
- Location: Americana SP , Brazil
- Completion: 2019
Equipment Installed
VRV
Air handling Unit
Overview
The São Lucas Americana Hospital laboratory was to work with a system composed of a VRV condenser and Air handling Unit evaporator due to the needs of filtration class, temperature and humidity control. Through Daikin’s excellent engineering, which brought these two technologies together, we achieved good results in controlling the environmental conditions for the laboratory’s operation, even when in adverse conditions due to being in an external environment.
Costanera Center, Chile

Building Information
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Total floor area: 110000m2
- Completion: 2015
Equipment Installed
VRV (Water Cooled)
Overview
One of the largest and most prestigious retailers in South America, sought only the most advanced, energy efficient air conditioning equipment for its world-class Costanera Center in downtown Santiago. The Tower 2 is the tallest building in Latin America at 300 meters.
The Costanera Cener complex represents the world’s largest installation of water-cooled condensing units in a building and Daikin’s largest VRV installation with external water-cooled units to date.
As each tenant at the Costanera Center complex takes occupancy, their thermal comfort is ensured. The Daikin VRV modular system allows each tenant to control their occupancy zones. Through this flexible design, each indoor unit in their office spaces is autonomous, permitting independent temperature control.
Metro Stations, China

Building Information
- Location: Shanghai, China
Equipment Installed
- Product: VRV (Water Cooled and Air Cooled)
Overview
Daikin VRV systems are installed in control rooms of each metro station, calmly watch out for the safety of passengers.
OFFICE ZIP, China

Building Information
- Location: Chengdu Zhonghai, China
- Completion: 2021
Equipment Installed
VRV
Treated Fresh Air unit
Air sensor
Pinnacle Infotech, India

Building Information
- Location: Jaipur, India
- Completion: 2018
Equipment Installed
VRV
Energy Recovery Ventilator
intelligent Touch Manager
The Laxminarayan Club and Resort, India

Building Information
- Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Completion: 2019
Equipment Installed
VRV
Treated Fresh Air unit
intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
Laxminarayan Resort is a premium club & resort in Vadodara. The main design focus for this resort was a modern twist on the rich Indian culture and heritage.
For the banquet hall, there was a need to maintain the oxygen level.
we had provided a separate Treated Fresh Air unit while common Treated Fresh Air unit were provided for other areas.
MENARA TENDEAN, Indonesia

Building Information
- Location: South Jakarta, Indonesia
- Completion: 2020
Equipment Installed
VRV
Energy Recovery Ventilator
with intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
The basement and office area uses the VRV system, while the retail area uses the WCP system.
The Energy Recovery Ventilator is used with VAM for fresh air supply.
Noble House, Indonesia

Building Information
- Location: Jakarta , Indonesia
- Number of floors: 39F and 4 level basement
- Completion: 2015
Equipment Installed
VRV (Air Cooled)
with intelligent Touch Manager
The City Center, Indonesia

Building Information
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Number of floors: 42F
- Completion: 2012
Equipment Installed
VRV (Water Cooled and Air Cooled)
with intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
Designed in 2008 with a full-glass facade, this stylish 42-storey municipal office building lacked floor space for installing air cooled condensers. The initial design called for a chiller system, but learning of Daikin’s space-saving designs and energy efficiency systems the owner approached us for a consultation. We recommended a water cooled VRV system using cooling towers with outdoor units housed inside the building. After many rounds of meetings, proposals, and further improvements, the owner became convinced Daikin offered the optimum solution to his needs.
Terrazza Triennale, Italy

Building Information
- Location: Milan, Italy
Equipment Installed
VRV
with intelligent Touch Manager
Abeno Harukas, Japan

Building Information
- Location: Osaka, Japan
- Number of floors: 60F and 5 level basement
- Total floor area: 306,000 m2
- Completion: 2014
Equipment Installed
VRV , Fan coil Unit
Doshisha University, Japan

Building Information
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
- Total floor area: 53,235 m2
- Completion: 2012
Equipment Installed
VRV, SkyAir
with intelligent Touch Manager
Technology and Innovation Center, Japan

Building Information
- Location: Osaka, Japan
- Completion: 2015
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat pump and Heat recovery)
Air Cooled High Efficiency Modular Chiller
Water Cooled Centrifugal Inverter Chiller
Heat Reclaim Ventilator
Umeda Center Building, Japan

Building Information
- Location: Osaka, Japan
- Number of floors: 32F and 2 level basement
- Total floor area: 80,108 m2
- Completion: 1987
- Renovation: 2007-2009
Equipment Installed
VRV
Ore Central, Philippines

Building Information
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Number of floors: 30F
- Total floor area: 67,188m2
- Completion: 2016
Equipment Installed
VRV (Cooling only)
Heat Reclaim Ventilation units
Overview
Ore Central has been designed with green building concepts at its core in an effort to minimize its environmental impact. This work has focused on implementing advanced energy conservation strategies to achieve highly energy efficient and cost effective operation. These measures have also significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, helping to protect the environment.
Samrya 44 Hotel Suites, Qatar

Building Information
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Number of floors: 44F and 4 level basement
- Total floor area: 48,340m2
- Completion: 2019
Equipment Installed
VRV (Water Cooled)
Heat Reclaim Ventilation units
Overview
Samrya 44, featuring 228 upscale and spacious apartments, was designed with the aim of guaranteeing both luxury and comfort to its tenants. The warm and elegant colors chosen for Samrya 44 interiors communicate a wish to provide new style and design, while still retaining a classical, luxurious feeling. Here, residents will experience high-end apartment living through exceptional interior detail and unique furniture selection and accessorizing.
Since the building was already constructed, Daikin had to work within the limitations of the existing building, but thanks to the small footprint of the water-cooled VRV IV outside units, small available spaces were pinpointed on each floor for installation. We are proud to announce this is our first water-cooled heat recovery system located in the Middle East and Africa.
CRYSTAL TOWER, Romania

Building Information
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
- Number of floors: 15F and 4 level basement
- Total floor area: 16,900m2
- Completion: 2011
Equipment Installed
VRV (Water Cooled and Air Cooled)
Air-cooled screw chiller
Overview
Crystal Tower, a landmark building located in central Bucharest, is home to the Romanian headquarters of ING bank. The tower’s striking and innovative architecture is matched by a number of innovative and sustainable features which meant it achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating at the design stage.
Along with the use of natural light, the building features intelligent and innovative heating and ventilation systems working with the building’s double skin glass facade to reduce energy consumption and create a perfect climate for occupants.
Public school, Slovakia

Building Information
- Location: Nová Dedinka, Slovakia
- Completion: 2021
Equipment Installed
Energy Recovery Ventilator
Overview
Installed CO2 sensors to measure CO2 levels. Since the CO2 concentration exceeded 5,000 PPM and was found to be dangerous, Daikin and the dealer worked together to propose VAM.
After Energy Recovery Ventilator was installed the CO2 ppm dropped below 1,200.
Green Point Stadium, South Africa

Building Information
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Completion: 2010
Equipment Installed
VRV (Water Cooled)
Overview
The stadium is located in Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean. This is a stadium that was used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
PORTA FIRA, Spain

Building Information
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Number of floors: 28F
- Total floor area: 34,688m2
- Completion: 2010
Equipment Installed
VRV(Heat recovery, etc.)
Air cooled chiller
with intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
Hotel Porta Fira is considered one of the best skyscraper in the world and has been awarded the prestigious “EMPORIS AWARD 2010” architectural award. It is situated in one of Barcelona’s areas of greatest economic expansion, in an unbeatable location for accessing the center of Barcelona and El Prat airport.
Mode Sathorn Hotel, Thailand

Building Information
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Completion: 2015
Equipment Installed
VRV
with intelligent Touch Manager
Hilton Hotel, Turkey

Building Information
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of floors: 25F
- Total floor area: 29,000m2
- Completion: 2012
Equipment Installed
VRV (Water Cooled)
with intelligent Touch Manager
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Turkey

Building Information
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of floors: 5F
- Total floor area: 22,500 m2
- Completion: 2008
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat pump and Heat recovery)
with intelligent Touch Manager
Overview
This was a retro-fit project, starting from 2005. As the hotel building is a historical structure, they have false ceiling and shaft problems.
The owner and designer favored the VRV system due to no mechanical installation space. After we told the owner and designer how the VRV system offers 20% energy efficiency improvement compared to existing system as well as easy operation and maintenance, they decided to go with the VRV system. A heat recovery system was used for the guest rooms and heat pump system was installed for public space. Outside air processing units were used in public space to keep the air fresh.
The Palace of Westminster, United Kingdom

Building Information
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Completion: 2012
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat pump and Heat Recovery, for replacement use)
Overview
The Daikin VRV system has been chosen to replace the existing R-22 system during a refurbishment project at the Palace of Westminster, one of the country’s most iconic listed buildings. The VRV system can reduce the cost of upgrading R-22 equipment by up to 50% when compared with total system replacement and is also able to reduce energy consumption by up to 40%.
Flow Staines, United Kingdom

Building Information
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Number of floors: Flow1:4F, Flow2:3F
- Total floor area: 6,709m2
- Completion: 2013
Equipment Installed
VRV (Heat recovery)
with intelligent Touch Controller
Overview
The flow buildings were designed as a structural extension for a tenant moving into a new office development beside the Thames. The structures were classified as category A and fitted for occupation by up to seven individual tenants. While they were originally intended to achieve “Very good” BREEAM ratings, increased on-site efficiency saw both buildings receive “Excellent” scores.
One World Trade Center, United States

Building Information
- Location: New York, United States
- Building Size: 3,000,000 rentable sq. ft.
Equipment Installed
Self-contained unit
Stoller Winery, United States

Building Information
- Location: Oregon, United States
- Completion: 2012
Equipment Installed
VRV
Overview
Stoller Winery was established in 1995, in Oregon’s Dundee Hills, west of Portland. The property spans 1.5km2 with approximately 0.8km2 “under vine,” primarily with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. Stoller Winery prides itself on efficiency using sustainable farming practices and is the first LEED® Gold certified winery in the United States.
When it came to building a new tasting room, they had high expectations, which was to realize a year-round “Net Positive Energy” structure using self-generated solar power through “grid-tied” solar panels.
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam

Building Information
- Location: Da Nang, Vietnam
- Completion: 2011
Equipment Installed
VRV
Rivera Park Saigon, Vietnam

Building Information
- Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of floors: 25F
- Total floor area: 88,565m2
- Completion: 2017
Equipment Installed
VRV (Cooling only)
Overview
The Rivera Park project is owned by Long Giang Investment and Urban Development Joint-Stock Company. The complex is situated in a highly desirable central location and includes 420 luxury apartments with full amenities and services. It was constructed for a total investment of VND 1.337 billion and covers a land area of 10,893 m2. Rivera Park has been designed to create a “place of peace” for each resident. In keeping with this theme, the owners chose VRV S series. While Daikin’s superior brand image enhances the luxury appeal of the project, the series’ quiet, energy saving operation and concealed indoor units ensure a more comfortable living environment.