Together with Alliance Direct Heat Pumps and Solar Heat Exchangers, a hybrid system was installed to deliver consistent, efficient hot water.
were paired with two 15,000-litre solar accumulator tanks, offering a total heating capacity of 320kW. This approach ensures a constant 60°C supply, reduces grid demand, and
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achieves up to 70% savings in water heating costs.
The success of Brooklyn House was built on close collaboration. Developer Mile Investments appointed the project with a clear commitment to sustainable outcomes, while WF-P Consulting Engineers delivered the wet services design that made the system feasible. Boogertman + Partners guided the architectural vision, ensuring the solution was seamlessly integrated into the development. Solar Heat Exchangers provided the accumulator technology, while Fourways Group supplied the Alliance systems and ensured reliable delivery. Brooklyn House now serves as a model of student accommodation, emphasising efficiency and resilience, thanks to the collective expertise of all partners involved. For 26 years, we’ve partnered with contractors, architects and developers to deliver climate solutions that balance performance, efficiency and design. At Fourways Group, our commitment is clear: to empower our partners with dependable solutions, informed expertise and long-term value – on every project.
Brooklyn House: smarter hot water solutions for student living In Pretoria, Brooklyn House student accommodation set out to raise the bar for sustainability in high-density living. With 297 students on site, the demand for hot water was significant, and traditional solutions would have placed a heavy strain on both budgets and energy supply. Together with Alliance Direct Heat Pumps and Solar Heat Exchangers, a hybrid system was installed to deliver consistent, efficient hot water. Four 80kW Alliance heat pumps
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