–Hitachi Silent-Iconic Residential Case Study
A luxury home in Mount Martha, Victoria, sought an air conditioning system that would blend in perfectly with the home’s interior design.
The owners had already pre-determined what key features they required and took it upon themselves to explore different air conditioning brands and options online.
After much consideration, the owners chose the Hitachi 4-Way Cassette with Silent-Iconic Design Panel due to its contemporary and premium finish.
Key Outcomes
✓ Seamless Design — The contemporary, premium finish of Silent-Iconic™ allows traditional 4-Way ceiling cassette units to fit in with the space’s architecture and interior design, integrating ‘silently’ into its surroundings. Both black and white fascias were used to suit different colour schemes within the home.
✓ Customised Comfort — The air outlets can be adjusted to direct the airflow in a manner that provides maximum comfort without blowing on occupants or adjusted individually to give each person in the room their preferred cooling/heating experience. Silent-Iconic™ features Hitachi’s exclusive GentleCool comfort function, which lowers the temperature in the room gently to avoid cold drafts.
✓ Superior Reliability — Hitachi 4-Way cassettes include a 5 Year Warranty with local after-sales support and spare parts.
Key Stakeholder Requirements
- Unique Design — The chosen system had to have a unique design to suit the luxurious look and feel of the home’s interior.
- Comfort — Creating a comfortable environment for all occupants to enjoy.
- Reliability — The owner wanted a reliable system with a local support team.
The Hitachi Solution
Hitachi RCI 4-Way Ceiling Cassettes with Silent-Iconic™ Design Panels were chosen for their aesthetic harmony; the Silent-Iconic™ fascia features streamlined 4-Way air outlets that appear as slits, minimising their visual impact. Similarly, the panel which covers the central inlet is louvred to further integrate the unit into the overall look and feel of the space. Learn more about the Silent-Iconic, here.
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Location
Mount Martha, Victoria
Date of Installation
2023
Indoor Units
1x RCI-5.0FSRP 14kW R410a Multi Flow 4-Way Cassette FCU • 1x P-GP160NAP Silent-Iconic™ White Fascia 1x RCI-5.0FSRP 14kW R410a Multi Flow 4-Way Cassette FCU • 1x P-GP160KAP - Silent-Iconic™ Black Fascia
Outdoor Units
1x RAS-5HVNC1 - Utopia Multihead
Controls
1x PC-ARFG1A Advanced Colour Wired Controller
Key Criteria
The chosen system had to have a unique design to suit the luxurious look and feel of the home’s interior. Air conditioning system also needed to provide optimal comfort and reliability with the support of a local team
