Case Studies

The new Woodpecker Hill restaurant in Parnell required full mechanical services to help deliver a premium dining experience and uncluttered visual experience, so standalone under-ceiling heat pumps were replaced with a more elegant, circular ducted system.

Set Point Technology designed, installed and commissioned a complete solution that met both the client brief and stringent Council requirements. Stringent fire and smoke regulations meant that special components were also added to the bespoke solution.

The Set Point team worked with the respective design, construction and electrical teams to install a ducted roof-top air handling unit, independent bathroom ducted air conditioning, supply and exhaust ducts for two kitchen hoods, an independent and heated fresh-air supply unit for cool winter evenings, and two independent cool rooms.

The new Nomad restaurant in Point Chevalier required full mechanical services to help deliver a premium dining experience within its two key dining areas, the loft and the ground-level seating.

Set Point Technology designed, installed and commissioned a complete solution that met the client brief, the construction company's objectives and Council requirements.

The Set Point team worked with the respective design, construction and electrical teams to install three under-ceiling heat pumps, supply and exhaust ducts through the floor of the loft area, a heated fresh-air supply unit for cool winter evenings, and two independent cool rooms.

The City Works Depot in Auckland's central business district has a centralised restroom and toilet area used by a wide range of people, including business, café and restaurant customers.

Set Point Technology was invited to design and build a more efficient and effective system for removing air and moisture from the area, replacing individual 100 millimetre exhaust fans in the toilet stalls that were not working to remove odours or draw in fresh air.

To minimise disruption and inconvenience, the Set Point team worked on a weekend to install a new central ducted system with a single roof-top fan. Dampers are fitted on each spigot to adjust and balance air flows across the entire system. For energy and power efficiency, electronic sensors control the single fan so that it only runs when someone enters the toilets. The round air-intake vents are easy for cleaners to wipe down, so the system looks pristine inside and out.

The Bodhi Tree in Auckland's Epsom district wanted to improve their clients' experience and well-being with instant control of the massage room temperatures.

A number of independent Mitsubishi high-wall units were installed on the basis of performance and quietness. The project was completed within 48 hours, and the owners were delighted with the outcome for both their clients and their therapists.

Set Point Technology was invited to provide a substantial air conditioning solution for a large office space being refurbished in Penrose.

The large Panasonic system was piped in such a way as to deliver comfort inside and hide the outdoor compressor, so that it would not look unsightly from the front of the building.

This relatively new Viaduct apartment required two new ducted air conditioning units to deliver comfort and independent control to the owners and their family across an expansive floor area.

Set Point Technology was invited to submit a more functional and energy-efficient design using the existing grilles and outlets, with returns hidden behind the bulkhead in the new light-emitting-diode-lit ceilings. Two substantial ceiling and roof units were installed and wired with assistance from the builders, who were able to lift the roof for the installation.

The system was also upgraded to Daikin's Wi-Fi operating system, so the owners can dry out their living or bedroom spaces on damp Auckland winter mornings from a phone or tablet — from inside the apartment or the other side of the world.

This site had been undergoing remedial work and the client wanted air conditioning throughout all rooms and across both levels of an expansive house. Set Point Technology was invited to design and build a system that would provide year-round comfort, and it was important that we could work around the respective trade and subcontract teams involved in this three-month project.

The final solution combined a ducted system with standalone high-wall units around the perimeter rooms where it was not possible to run ducts. The architects designed a special roof truss to accommodate the ceiling unit, and Set Point used rigid duct in the walls to improve air flows and reduce air resistance between the ground and first floor. Spiral ducting is quick to install, but rigid duct is generally far superior for performance, noise mitigation and efficiency.

The client now has an extremely energy-efficient system delivering year-round comfort with precise temperature control throughout the house.

This brand new house required a substantial high-wall heat pump to deliver comfort to the family in a large living room. It is a single-split, reverse-cycle system — one indoor unit rather than several connected to one outdoor compressor — that cools in summer, heats in winter, or in fan-only mode simply moves air around so all the doors and windows can stay open.

To future-proof the house, Set Point was engaged to accurately measure the room and recommend a brand and system that would deliver good value for money. Within three days of the client making a final decision, an 8.1 kilowatt Toshiba heat pump had been installed.

The installation exceeded the client's expectations and the standards set out in the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and Auckland Council good practice guide for heat pump installation, which is available free of charge. If, for example, the pipework is not fully vacuumed out with the correct equipment, a heat pump will not work as efficiently.