Dockland Cruise Center, Hamburg - Germany

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Efficient humidity control by Condair at Hamburg Dockland

With its striking parallelogram form cantilevered dramatically over the Elbe, the Dockland Cruise Center in Hamburg is a masterpiece of transparency, steel engineering and maritime architecture. Condair is proud to support this award-winning building with advanced Condair DL hybrid humidification solutions that guarantee hygienic air quality, occupant comfort and exceptionally low operating costs.

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The Dockland Cruise Center

Hamburg’s iconic Dockland office building (2005, BRT Architekten) juts 131ft over the Elbe on inclined steel frames, winning the German Steel Construction Prize 2006. Its fully glazed 96,875 ft² interiors and public rooftop terrace offer spectacular port views.

From the planning stage, priority was given to hygienic, low-energy indoor climate control. The Condair DL hybrid humidifier was chosen for reliable, aerosol free and bacteria free adiabatic humidification throughout the year.

Condair DL

The Condair DL is the next generation of the Condair Dual2, the world's most successful system for adiabatic humidification. Its hygienic credentials have proven successful in practice and were verified and certified by independent organizations with public responsibility.

Hybrid humidification relies exclusively on the advantages of atomization and evaporation. This results in the sustainable resolution of key problems which can emerge when these technologies are used in isolation. The humidification system is therefore the first choice in terms of hygiene, energy-efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg - Germany

In January 2017, the Elbphilharmonie (or Elbe Philharmonic Hall) was officially opened after about ten years of construction work. Its unique glass facade, which plays on visual associations with sails and ocean waves, has already established itself as a new landmark of the Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Inside the Elbphilharmonie‚ main concert hall, specially-designed and individually-carved wall and ceiling elements provide incredibly precise sound diffusion and perfect acoustics.

The main hall has 2,100 seats in total, and each seat is individually supplied with fresh air. Condair DL hybrid humidifiers ensure comfort for visitors and optimal acoustic conditions for the orchestra.

Das Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation IAO, Stuttgart (Germany)

In a 2-year study, the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO investigated the significance and effect of humidity in the office. The results show that humidity has a positive effect on the assessment of the workplace and can also have an effect on the health and performance of office workers.

Allianz-Arena, Munich

The Allianz Arena was one of the most controversial construction projects, even prompting a public vote by Munich citizens. It has since become a central landmark in northern Munich and an architectural symbol of the city. Particularly striking is the translucent, diamond-shaped outer shell, which can glow in different colors.

Using projectors and asymmetrical parabolic mirrors developed specifically for the Allianz Arena, the diamonds can be illuminated in different colors depending on the club's colors. The stadium is around 50 meters high, 200 meters long, and can accommodate 66,000 spectators. Condair RS steam humidifiers ensure optimum humidity levels.