Hotel J.W. Marriot
Location: India
Completion: 2001
07 Jan, 2017
JW Marriot Hotel, Bombay became the first hotel using the V-KOOL with heat rejection inimitable in India. Cafe 24 at a 5 star hotel, the cafe lotus flower is always facing more than 6 hours of scorching rays / direct sunlight each day.
The lack of planning and ceaselessly HVAC and the sun coming through the glass with a thickness of 8 mm, making the management Marriot using V-KOOL as a solution to reduce the heat without damaging the interesting point of view from the window. A solution is needed immediately when management realizes sales in the cafe will be increased with the reduction of heat so that the customers can sit near the window for the whole day.
Other competitors, such as 3M also approached the management for this project, but the award finally fixed on the V-KOOL after a product demonstration of the dealer India. Installation of 4,000 m2 project can be completed within a period of 2 weeks and the staff responded positively on the comfort and the reduction of heat around the glass. Besides, a seat near the window brings light coming illuminate the cafe every day
Pan Pacific Hotel KLIA
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Completion: December 1998
07 Jan, 2017
Anchored by Sky-Bridge to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport impressive, Pan Pacific KLIA Hotel is an elegant five star hotel, and is one of the reputable and luxurious Pan Pacific Hotels around the world. The hotel has 441 suites, 1800 person ballroom full conference / auditorium and fitness facilities for the most discerning guests, as well as 5 restaurants and bars ranging from casual to formal.
V-KOOL Malaysia do 2 of 5 eateries, The Travellers Bar & Grill and Pasta & Mee Restaurant, to overcome the problem of the heat generated by the sun is shining the windows of the direction of the airport. Restaurant customers so always ask to move from place to escape the heat. A site evaluation be done by V-KOOL Malaysia to find out the needs of V-KOOL window film is suitable as a solution.
Using a Heat Digitizer, V-KOOL Malaysia demonstrates that the restaurant window panels allowing 680 Watts / m2 of energy, while the window panel is coated with V-KOOL under similar conditions is only 356 Watts / m2. In addition, UV Transmission Meter reading window that is not coated with V-KOOL recorded 25 MW / CM2 coated window V-KOOL measured only 0.4 MW / CM2. Amazed on these test results, the Director of Technical Services, Mr. Lak Lee Chong, made the decision to retrofit all the restaurant's window (covering an area of 2818 m2) with V-KOOL 70 has an advantage in heat rejection and high visible light transmission.
In a letter of appreciation sent to V-KOOL Malaysia, Mr. Lak expressed that after using V-KOOL window film at the Travellers Bar and Grill and Pasta & Mee Restaurant, we were very pleased there has been a significant reduction in heat enough. Mr. Lak also added, our customers can now enjoy the sights at their table through the window comfortably. In terms of energy savings and UV protection from V-KOOL window film, Mr.Lak said that the rejection of high heat can reduce energy costs for air-conditioning. Our expensive furniture and curtains are also protected from UV damage that can.
Gedung American Institute of Architects, USA, V-KOOL 70
After going through various trials and research on the building can not be denied that the product V-KOOL window film 70 was selected to be applied to its headquarters in Washington DC. According to Mr. Harry T Gordon, Faia, Director of AIA, the decision was made based on the performance and characteristics of V-KOOL 70 bright, clear, neutral, non-reflecting and can maintain the original appearance of the building.
Building the American Institute of Architects, USA, V-KOOL 70
After going through various trials and research on the building can not be denied that the product V-KOOL window film 70 was selected to be applied to its headquarters in Washington DC. According to Mr. Harry T Gordon, Faia, Director of AIA, the decision was made based on the performance and characteristics of V-KOOL 70 bright, clear, neutral, non-reflecting and can maintain the original appearance of the building.
Hotel Grand Copthorne Waterfront
Location: Singapore
Completion: September 1999
07 Jan, 2017
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is a five-star hotel with a strategic location with a capacity of 539 rooms. Adjacent to the location of cultural and entertainment center of this island city, the hotel offers scenic river views.
Located along the historic Singapore River and just 5 minutes from the Integrated Business Centre (CBD), the hotel has easy access to area shopping, entertainment Chinatown and famous Orchard Road. Other five-star facilities including a casual and formal dining, in addition to offering various types of cuisine ranging from international to Asia far too complete business center. Party business (and owner) of this building is nothing but the City Development Limited, or CDL, a leader of development and construction famous Singapore.
Short said after the inauguration of this hotel, it seems clear that the hot sun in the morning and evening entered through the glass windows and spacious hotel becomes a problem. Hot identified to be the biggest problem in the two restaurants, the Brio's and Pontini, who often have problems that interfere with the heat in the afternoon. Asst. General Manager of CDL, Mr. Jimmy Loons expressed, 'we have tried to use drapery, curtains, linen but everything is not effective in addressing the problem'.
Problems faced by swelling energy costs affecting both the restaurant business, then a solution must be found. Hearing the experiences of users of V-KOOL who have successfully overcome these problems, Mr. Loons call V-KOOL Singapore to consult. V-KOOL Singapore team immediately responded by using a base V-KOOL'S CUSTOMER NEEDS ANALYSIS for a complete analysis of the hotel. Part of this process includes calculation of the Energy Audit, which help to measure the benefits of using V-KOOL in terms of breakeven. Mr. Loons added, 'I am very confident with the calculation of the Energy Audit conducted by a team of V-KOOL. Breakeven and investment studies have proven that this is the best system to use '.
Projects with an area of 1783 m2 requires V-KOOL Singapore do outside of working hours (starting from midnight until six in the morning) for a few nights. V-KOOL Singapore in cooperation with CDL to start a pilot project on housing construction CDL
Aeropuerto Las America International Airport
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Completion: December 2001
07 Jan, 2017
The airport is the largest and busiest airport in the Dominican Republic, Aeropuerto Las America examined more than 800,000 passengers passing through every year. This changed 30% of the total traffic that comes into the Dominican Republic with the most popular destination for doing business and the holiday island of the Caribbean.
Closed airport operations performed on lately collaborated with Aerodome, an airport management office of French collaboration with the Dominican.
The management is very concerned about the use of high energy to cool the area of the airport. Besides, the glass at the airport has been fitted with a glass of dark movie, which is supposed to reduce the heat, but in fact only add dark impression at the airport without providing solutions.
V-KOOL Dominican Republic, through the Energy Conservation agencies assisted by Assistant Mechanical Dealer V-KOOL International, demonstrating substantial savings by using V-KOOL 70.
In the end the decision was made to install V-KOOL Secure (V KOOL 70 8 mil thick) in order provide protection against hurricanes. Since the installation and in conjunction with research, Aerodome reported more than US $ 100,000 managed to save with energy. Aerodome has arranged four other major airports in the Dominican Republic in order to use the V-KOOL when the airport is being .renovated. Even Aerodome has installed V-KOOL 40 at the office of their own
La Meridian Hotel
Project Place : Khobar
01 Jul, 2009
With an existing solar heat gain problem in the hotel lobby and rooms, La Meridian Hotel Management engaged V-KOOL Khobar to propose solar control solutions and security films.
An initial site survey and Customer Needs Analysis conducted by V-KOOL Consultants, the building management were recommended the superior spectrally-selective attributes of V-KOOL 70 for the glass windows and 8 mil the security film. V-KOOL 70 rejects the maximum heat rejection and allowed the maximum visible light transmission it is the best ratio available in the market so that customers and staff experienced much needed cooling without darkening the space.
Total area installed was approximately 1200 sq meters. and was completed within a span of 20 days, in appropriate time to minimize inconvenience and disruption.
The hotel management is very pleased of works performed by the V-KOOL technicians and studies have shown that it is the best.
Saudi Aramco – Almdra Building
Project Place : Dhahran
01 Jul, 2015
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is an integrated global oil and chemicals.
Saudi Aramco had honored its commitment to establish new sustainable buildings (green) environmental conservation, where they won a Platinum award certificate provided by the Institute for leadership in energy and environmental design, which is the highest award offered by the Institute in the field of green building. The Institute was granted a building "Almdra" eighty (80) points, to qualify to the Platinum award certificate, where the building received, in the category of energy and atmosphere alone, thirty three (33) points of thirtyfive (35), reflecting the higher performance of the building's energy through solar panels, as well as building management system that provides an integrated automated control system of lighting in the building. Internal environmental quality has also been improved for the building through controlling the level of carbon dioxide and installing V-KOOL thermal insulation films.
Aramco management engaged V-KOOL KSA to retrofit V-KOOL® on the entire offices covering the building. V-KOOL A. 20 was selected as the management did not want to compromise the natural light entering the offices with heat rejection. The 3250 sq meters. Project took a month to complete due to the difficulty and access constraints of the work site.
King Abdullah University of Science andTechnology
Project Place : Thule city in Jeddah
01 Jul, 2014
Sustainable development is integral to KAUST's overall mission to nurture innovation in science and technology, and support research in KAUST's, campus planning, and operations.
The unique desert climate of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East create opportunities and challenges for KAUST, including ample sunlight, finding new and innovative methods to manage and preserve the environment by reducing the use of electricity by using thermal insulation of facades and Windows by using V-KOOL 70 rejects the maximum heat rejection and allowed the maximum visible light transmission it is the best ratio available in the market.
Work completed during the period of 85 days to be installed over an area of 1800 Sq. meters. The heat isolated by 55% and achieved a satisfaction and greater convenience for students, staff and management.
The achievement created a healthy and environmental atmosphere fits with University guidelines
Aircraft Fuel Carriers
Project Place : All the Airports in Saudi Arabia
28 June, 2008
In order to achieve more to keep up with the accelerating shift in paradigm shift the mobilization and transfer of petroleum products, for access by all parties to further achieve the goals of safety and reliability in energy supply, special engineers team business development strategies, in cooperation with the Department of planning and technical support in the distributions of aluminum tanks entered into service in transporting petroleum products distribution stations for Saudi Aramco.
In support to the safety of the drivers inside the cockpit from the heat while engine off during refueling aircraft, safety department at Aramco decided, the need for the installation of thermal insulation films of good quality to keep the temperature inside the cabin stable.
V-KOOL is invited to quote and special proposal presented consisting of the properties characterize the insulation films which is used by NASA because of their high quality of the aspects of safety.
V-KOOL awarded to installation the film V-KOOL 70 for a total of 85 oil tankers.
V-KOOL contributed with Aramco in the development of specific degrees for the safety of drivers and carriers thereby gain a good reputation among Aramco
SAUDI Aramco terminal at King Fahad International Airport, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Project Place : Dammam
03 June, 2013
The General Aviation terminal on the east side of Dammam airport is being used exclusively by Saudi Aramco, Statistics show that more than 500,000 passengers passing through every year.
The management was concerned with the high energy cost of cooling the airport and they felt the need to contact the relevant companies in the region.
V-KOOL, through Energy Conservation Estimates calculated with the assistance of V-KOOL International\’s technical department, demonstrated substantial savings with the use of V-KOOL® 70.
The decision was finally made to install V-KOOL 70 .
Since the installation and together with other measures taken, airport authority has reported over savings in energy costs.
Saudi Railways Organization
Project Place : Dammam and Riyadh
01 Apr, 2012
Saudi Railways Organization is keen to develop its services, by providing the locomotives with latest specification of large glass windows, highest degree of comfort and tranquility to allows travelers enjoying seeing external views.
Due to the hot climate of the Kingdom most of the of the year, the company decided to install thermal insulation films to prevent heat leakage through windows and reduce the cost of the internal air conditioning and preservation of the environment and provide a comfortable vision of traveling through the windows.
Since V-KOOL has a reputation within the major economic establishments in the Kingdom, the Saudi Railways organization invited V-KOOL technicians to study and assess the problem and suggest the appropriate solutions.
V-KOOL was awarded the job of installation the insulation films (K- 28) for the locomotives with total area (1450) square meters and eventually V-KOOL crew did the work with high efficiency within short period.
Saudi Railways Organization appreciated the work and said it helped reduce the heat, cost of air-conditioning and preserve environment, as well as travelers enjoy comfortable seeing clearly through the windows.
Aramco Office Building in Dammam
Project Place : Dammam
16 Sept, 2016
Aramco office building in Dammam King Fahad Street is unique model of work carried out by V-KOOL in the region where the building consists of several floors adorned by lobby formed at the top of it huge skylight which allow sun's rays heat emitted through, that remained a constant nuisance for staff and visitors.
The building management has decided to put an end to the heat gained inside the building by installing a good thermal insulation film.
Contact established with V-KOOL, Saudi Arabia and other companies operating in the region for a long period of time and finally negotiations resulted in awarding V-KOOL to do the work in accordance with the following methods:
1. The installation of an external insulation film because of the difficulty of access from inside to the top of the skylight, due to the height which exceeds 60 meters with the presence of iron pillar prevent the technicians reach work site.
2. The installation of a special insulation film commensurate with the climate of the region and is resistant to glass refraction.
3. V-KOOL 33A installed over an area of 1320 SQ meters.
Work accomplished in a record time of 21 days and temperature has been measured after installation and theresults have led to a significant decrease ranging between 8-11 degrees Celsius.
Saudi Chambers of Commerce
Project Place : Jeddah , Dammam and Jubail
18 Jul, 2011
Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kingdom are divided into three types; large, medium and small.These chambers are distributed throughout the Kingdom
The board Building committee faced troublesome heat gain through the glass surfaces during the summer months for employees and visitors, after reviewing and testing several other goods, established window film products, selected V-KOOL K.14 to be applied to 1100 square meter of their headquarters building in Dammam - Jeddah – Jubail
This was in spite of the fact that other alternative products were cheaper than V-KOOL. Project took 30 days to complete due to the spread of the workplace.
Saudi Electricity Company
Project Place : Dammam ,Khobar & Ahsaa
22 May, 2005
Saudi Electricity Company is one of the largest operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia interested in conserves power by means of thermal insulation, which prevents heat leakage to the building and therefore protects from any changes in temperature, so it was necessary for the electricity company to install insulation on all its buildings
SCECO company management called V-KOOL team to evaluate and study the situation of the buildings to provide proposal that contains all kinds of thermal insulation films
V-KOOL Alkhobar illustrate that all films provides a balance between the percentages of the total value of the rejected heat emissivity while maintaining a visible light transmission level than ordinary films.
V-KOOL was selected to install the Thermal insulation the film V-KOOL A.20 chosen to cover the entire facades and windows of buildings with a total area of 3200 square meters
Project took 90 days to complete due to the spread of the workplace.
The film quality and installation won plaudits of SCECO and cooperation still going on.
SABIC Company
Project Place : Jubail
24 Feb, 2010
SABIC is a global leader in diversified chemicals headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, The Company has more than 40,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 50 countries.
Architects of SABIC are looking for new solutions to satisfy public demand for environmentally responsible structures, from that responsibility, prevention measurement for buildings from the Sun and heat has to be taken, V-KOOL invited to present a special presentation films of thermal insulation to meet the need.
V-KOOL offer was accepted for V-KOOL A.20 to be installed over an area of 1200 SQ meters.
Heat was isolated by 74% and achieved satisfaction and greater convenience for employees and customers.