Outstanding office environmentsadmin2023-03-12T22:14:52+01:00 Outstanding office environmentsThe office building at Amerika Plads offers an ambitious framework to support employee satisfaction. 18 % Research shows that productivity may increase by 18 % when there is daylight and access/view to the surroundings 23 % Research shows that productivity may increase by 23 % with the optimal lighting design customized to the work situation 30 % Research shows that productivity may increase by 30 % with the right room temperature Maersk Office Building Client Maersk Architect PLH Architects In the summer of 2017, the Maersk Group was given the keys to a 13,000 m2 office building with room for 800 employees. The company has been very ambitious about the indoor climate in order to create an optimal working environment. One of those who helped meet these ambitions is Stine Holst Pedersen, who consulted on the daylight, energy, indoor climate and lighting design. A good investment Among other things, Stine’s work consists of simulating daylight with Dialux and simulating indoor climate with BSim. The indoor climate simulations take a long list of factors into account, such as the number of people, ventilation and heat that is generated by various devices. “The atrium building has a lot of natural light that contributes to the aesthetics and the level of comfort. However, the large window surfaces can also result in high temperatures during the summer months, and it is our job to solve this challenge. In this case, there have also been requirements for how often the solar shading must be used, since the desire is to prioritise daylight and indoor climate.” Stine Holst PedersenSpecialist Energy, Indoor Climate & Lighting Design Stine explains that the major focus on indoor climate may also prove to be a good investment that does more than increase employee satisfaction. Several studies have shown that a good indoor climate can increase productivity. A good indoor climate also involves acoustics. An expertise Artelia has provided for this project as well. High efficiency solar cells To meet the desires for good thermal comfort, while keeping an eye on sustainability, energyefficient ventilation with cooling and high heat recovery efficiency have been used. Since the office is a lowenergy building, a solar panel system has also been established on the roof. The panel has a new type of high efficiency solar cells, which produces 30 % more energy than a standard panel. LED lighting has been used throughout the office building, which has also been integrated into the specially designed cooling baffles that meet the architect’s desire for a clean design. 30 % The building uses high-efficiency solar cells that produce 30 % more energy than standard panels.
