Parramatta’s Smartest Tower delivers innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge design
Key Overview
Features:
- Design and construction of a 28 storey PCA A-Grade commercial tower in Parramatta with ground floor retail, end of trip facilities, public domain and laneway works. GPT Group’s vision is to create Parramatta’s smartest building that provides a compelling urban response to the surrounding context and is emblematic of Parramatta’s Smart City Vision.
- The building is designed to reduce energy and water consumption and features a ground level ‘urban room’ event space, an elevated podium terrace with river views and a tree covered sky deck as well as floor to ceiling windows to optimise natural light
MSI Scope:
- Workshop/Discovery, Design, Commissioning
- Integrated services platform
- Integrated communications network
- BMS and EMS
- People counting
- Design/delivery dashboard and user graphics
- Asset database
- 3rd party API interface for external cloud technology
Operational Intelligence successfully delivered a comprehensive smart building solution at 32 Smith, integrating BMS, EMS, ICN, and people counting for enhanced efficiency.
32 Smith Street in Parramatta redefined the landscape of smart buildings. Positioned as a new iconic landmark, this A-grade commercial tower spanned an impressive 26,000 square meters of office space in Parramatta. Designed with a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, GPT aimed to set a new benchmark in intelligent infrastructure. To realise this vision, Operational Intelligence stepped in, bringing a holistic smart building solution that integrated a range of modern technologies.
The Goal
The primary objective was to transform 32 Smith Street into a paragon of smart buildings, integrating systems that not only prioritised energy efficiency and sustainability but also embraced advanced data integration techniques and people-counting solutions. By doing so, GPT aimed to make this development the prototype for future smart buildings.
Key Solutions
BMS & EMS by Alerton Australia
Essential for energy efficiency and building management.
ICN & ISP
Introduced under the iViva brand, crucial for data management and streamlined communication.
iViva for Data Integration
Part of the Oberix bundle, it complemented the Alerton/Optergy BMS and EMS.
ICN using Aruba
Ensured seamless connectivity and data flow for the building.
People Counting by Abakus Analytics
Assisted in tracking occupancy and optimising energy use.
The Results
Upon completion, 32 Smith Street emerged as a state-of-the-art smart building. The meticulous integration of BMS & EMS, iViva, ICN, and people-counting solutions created an infrastructure that not only conserved energy but also promoted optimal utilisation of space and resources. The client, was immensely satisfied with the results. They recognised the project as a blueprint for future smart buildings. Additionally, with a major tenant like QBE occupying nine levels of the building, the integrated systems ensured ecient management and operations, further solidifying 32 Smith Street’s status as a premier smart building in Parramatta.
The EMS provides real-time monitoring and control of energy usage, ensuring peak efficiency, reduced energy waste, and resulting in significant cost savings.
The ICN interconnectivity allows for rapid response to any changes or issues, enhancing building performance.
The integration of ICN and EMS, provides centralisation for quicker decision-making and more efficient building operations.
