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Top, above and above right: A high-end air conditioning system maintains a comfortable living environment all year round. Auckland Air Conditioning supplied the Mitsubishi Electric VRF CityMulti Inverter, which incorporates the latest heat pump/heat recovery technology. The company worked with the architect and homeowner to ensure grilles were unobtrusive, and powdercoated with a two-pack finish to complement the decor. 84 Modern luxury is about comfort, and being able to enjoy a pleasant living environment all year round. At the same time, however, it is important that climate control systems are quiet and unobtrusive, and this was a key part of the brief for Auckland Air Conditioning. The company supplied the top-of-the-line Mitsubishi Electric VRF City-Multi Inverter for the Coatesville home. Managing director Glenn Clark says this system not only provides the latest heat pump/heat recovery technology, but is also quiet, reliable and efficient. search | save | share at my.trendsideas.com “Much attention was given to the acoustic performance of the ducting and plenums. The Holyoake grilles were all hand made to order, with a powdercoated and two-pack painted finish that is a perfect match for the decor.” Clark says there were minimal cavities for the relatively lar ge ducting, and limited space for the installation of the air handlers. Because the house is so large, there were also long distances between the air handlers and heat pumps. “We spent many hours brainstorming with the architect and client to find the best solution for the grille locations, achieving a good result.”