Erickson, headquartered in Baltimore, may be something of an anomaly. The company tends to choose high-efficiency, space-saving equipment for its communities, preferring those qualities over a lower first cost. The long-term benefits this strategy delivers include improved indoor comfort, energy savings for residents, and preservation of the environment. The space-saving aspects help offset the first-cost difference between these custom-manufactured systems and off-the-shelf equipment.
Similar facilities typically install two-pipe ventilators in their multiple-unit residential buildings. Erickson's standard HVAC specification requires water-source heat pumps.