Olympic standard environmental controls

Advanced building automation systems were integrated with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and fire safety technology in eight venues. The aim was to make the buildings more energy efficient and sustainable. 

 

It was all part of the International Olympic Committee’s commitment to both safety and efficiency. It also contributed to its commitment to reduce the event’s carbon footprint by 50% compared to previous Games. 

 

To reduce the Games’ impact on the climate, the organisers took a different approach to many other major sporting events. They moved from a post-event assessment of the overall carbon footprint to a pre-Games goal. Halving the carbon footprint of the Games compared with the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016 is expected to save 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. 

 

For example, industrial chillers were used at the new cooling production plant in the Adidas Arena’s sports and cultural complex. Building chillers consume a lot of power, so this was an ideal opportunity to save energy and reduce costs. It also helped to manage its carbon footprint and create a healthier indoor environment. 

 

The installation meets the cooling needs of the Arena and the surrounding area too. As a result, there was sustainable and energy-efficient cooling at one of the Games’ top sites. 

 

At the tennis stadium that saw Andy Murray’s final tournament the building automation system connected HVAC, lighting controls and energy management. It helped manage performance and provided real-time data. Facility managers could keep an eye on everything and make adjustments to keep it all running efficiently and sustainably. 

 

The MSE team often works with customers to install energy efficient lighting, sensors, automation and smart technology. These can all help reduce emissions and improve safety, security and building management.