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In this column, we engage with professionals in architecture and engineering to provide readers with real insights into their work environments, responsibilities, and the unique aspects of their professions.
This time, as part of the inaugural collaboration between MGL E&C and CNADRI, a knowledge sharing session on high rise buildings was held. During the session, Nemekhbayar.E, Qualified Electrical Engineer at MGL E&C, and a CNADRI utilities engineer shared their expertise on “Building Services Engineering in High Rise Buildings.”
MGL E&C: Innovations in High Rise MEP Design
In the Mongolian context, planning MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems for high rise buildings requires careful consideration of energy efficiency, operational costs, and long-term sustainability. It is essential to design systems that allow for ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and the integration of new technologies.
Mongolia’s harsh winter climate increases heating loads, making it necessary to plan reliable energy sources with multiple redundancies. Additionally, the variability and occasional unreliability of municipal infrastructure increase the need for independent systems and the integration of renewable energy solutions.
A lack of coordinated planning for smart building systems, along with insufficient post-installation maintenance, can lead to reduced system efficiency, higher operating costs, and safety risks. Therefore, integrating MEP systems into the initial design phase is critical to ensure efficiency, reliability, and safety throughout a building’s lifecycle.
CNADRI: Experience and Solutions from China
Integrating renewable energy with building systems is a key strategy for optimizing energy consumption, minimizing losses, and enhancing sustainability in high rise buildings. Common approaches include connecting solar energy to heating systems, combining air source heat pumps, low temperature heating, and high temperature cooling solutions.
Designing ventilation and thermal insulation systems tailored to local climate conditions is critical for energy efficiency. By employing dynamic, pre planned, and balanced engineering layouts, energy losses during transmission and operation can be minimized.
CNADRI implements green, intelligent, and integrated strategies in high-rise building systems, optimizing pipe balancing, equipment selection, and overall system efficiency. By integrating BIM, GIS, AI, 5G, and big data technologies, they are able to centrally monitor and manage electrical and mechanical systems, improving both operational efficiency and reliability.
These technologies have been successfully applied in major projects, including: