Distribution buildings are ‘more than a box’. Ambient, Chilled and Frozen zones all require specialist technical know-how, which Meinhardt were able to provide.

The designs had to realise ALDI’s philosophy and establish a template design for future implementation across Australia.

A high quality delivered product that meets planned long life expectancy and proven solutions for optimum building performance and reliability were of paramount importance.

ESD measures included:

• Heat recovery from refrigerated coolrooms to be used for domestic hot water system
• Natural ventilation system applying air stratification and automated roof vents.
• Ground mass utilisation as heat sink.
• Ventilation design in void area above cold storage areas to eliminate condensation.
• CFD modelling to predict thermal performance in ambient warehouse