First green office building has DORMA walls (Attached is the DORMA NZ Newsletter Sep 2007)
 The Meridian Energy Building at Wellington’s waterfront is New Zealand’s first major project to be completed using the guidelines of the Green Star Building Rating System – a rating initiative, which is gaining popularity in Australasia, designed to promote sustainable development, green building programs, technologies, design practices and operations.
After being approached by the architects and developers of the proposed new ‘green’ building, which is in the Kumutoto area of the waterfront precinct, DORMA has recently installed two Hueppe movable walls in the conference and meeting area.
These room-changing walls measure 2.8m high x 7.0m long and 2.8m high x 7.5m long, and are used to transform internal space i.e. when retracted, they create one large area which can accommodate up to 75 people. Alternatively, they can be configured into three separate smaller rooms using the Hueppe’s unique multi-directional rollers.
The adjoining panels have three ways of reducing sound due to shape, magnetic friction and rubber gaskets – a unique feature available only in the Hueppe brand. With a stylish vinyl finish and 49 STC (Sound Transmission Control) the Hueppe wall was the obvious choice because of its low maintenance and ease of operation.
Senior Sales Consultant Movable Walls, Gomathi Nayagam, says DORMA is keen to align itself with ‘Green’ developments, and offers a range of products that meet environment-friendly criteria. “From initial consultation to installation, the process went very smoothly. We’ve received great feedback from the developers,” comments Gomathi.
It’s been a busy time for DORMA’s Movable Walls division with a number of projects on the go throughout New Zealand. Major clients include NZ Oil and Gas, Wellington Airport, Deutsche Bank and the Department of Internal Affairs each employing the skills, expertise and high quality products that DORMA offer.
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