Case study
Talisman Center, Canada
Background
The Talisman Centre (now Repsol Sport Centre) in Calgary, Canada had significant issues with condensation leading to unsafe conditions for the 1,5 million athletes who annually use the facilities. The center comprises five gyms, two 50 m (164 ft) Olympic size swimming pools, an Olympic dive tank, 2300 m2 (25000 ft2) of training space with more than 700 pieces of equipment, two running tracks and a 20 person hot tub.
Combi 85
Type 8, AIO
76.000 m³/h
JetFlow™
The building used to reach scorching temperatures in the summer, dipping down to freezing in the winter.
Solution
Powerful exhaustion is necessary in order to ensure a healthy work environment at the 35 welding stations. To prevent drafts and unpleasantries resulting from the exhaust, fresh air is dispersed intelligently into the room from a single rectangular duct hung from the ceiling.
A FabricAir dispersion system aesthetically solved the condensation issue, creating a comfortable indoor climate despite the harsh outdoor conditions.
The inside of the double curved ceiling is swiped by conditioned air to avoid condensation. It is handled by two long curved fabric ducts along each side of the arena with a total length of 198 m (650 ft). The ducts are manufactured to disperse large volumes of tempered air using individual, angled JetFlow™ and non-permeable, fire retardant Combi 85 fabric.
Results
The result is a stunning interaction between the architecture and the air dispersion system, and a superior comfort for the center’s users.
“Would I recommend FabricAir to others? Oh yeah, absolutely! Ease of installation, weight, structure. It’s the perfect thing!” says Richard Deveau, Project Manager, Marlborough, Sheet Metal & Design Ltd.
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