More chill, less on your bills. Staying cool with sustainable designs
In the world of fitness and wellness, maintaining a comfortable workout environment for patrons is one of the most pivotal factors determining the popularity of a fitness center. Gyms strive to create spaces that push patrons to push limits. However, with rising energy costs and a growing awareness of sustainability; there is a push to look beyond traditional climate control solutions.
Anytime Fitness is one of the fastest growing fitness club chains in Australia, with more than 540 clubs and over 600,000 members. While each location is its own individually owned franchise, there is a common mission to keep their members cool and comfortable. Anytime Fitness Bulimba is a widely popular location in the Brisbane region, bringing in an average of 400 people every day. They have a big focus on giving members a friendly and inviting environment, at an affordable price. With state-of-the-art facilities and the luxury of 24/7 access, it’s no wonder this franchise is such a success.
Comfortability, in all forms, is one of the primary factors for members, when looking to join a gym. With a variety of exercise styles and intensities, the owners of the Bulimba location found it hard to maintain a consistent temperature, at which all members were satisfied. They expressed that members in the cardio sections were experiencing a warmer, more uncomfortable session, while those in the weights section were at the perfect temperature. Attempting to accommodate all patrons, they were constantly adjusting the temperature of their air conditioner, resulting in a skyrocketing energy bill. On top of the fact that this was a 24/7 gym, with a 24/7 running air conditioner, this was not an economically sustainable option.
In an effort to maintain the comfort of all members, as well as reduce their energy consumption, Big Ass Fans were asked to do what we do best and provide a personalised cooling solution. To help reduce the pressure on their AC, Big Ass Fans installed a Powerfoil X 3.0 on the ground floor and three Haiku fans on the mezzanine level. By using their Big Ass fans with the cooling system, AnyTime Fitness were able to increase their AC setpoint by 4°C, decreasing the load on their cooling system and saving them $6,000 every year off their air conditioning bill. Within a week of the installation, members were amazed at how consistent the temperature was inside the gym.
"THE FEEDBACK FROM CUSTOMERS AND THE ENERGY SAVINGS FROM THE COMBINATION OF FANS AND A/C HAVE MADE ME A REAL ADVOCATE FOR BIG ASS FANS"
Sandy King | Anytime Fitness General Manager
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