Articles Tagged with ''case studies''

VRF Saves the Stay

A mechanical systems renovation increased guest satisfaction and lowered costs at the AC Marriott

March 18, 2019

From rebates to controls to acoustics and more, water-source VRF has been a game changer for the AC Marriott Dublin. For the general manager, it’s made all the difference in surpassing guests’ expectations.

Hotel Milano Scala Installed Mitsubishi Electric Filtration System

First zero-emissions eco-hotel in Milan enhances its services with high-quality indoor air

February 18, 2019

Hotel Milano Scala has recently installed a new Mitsubishi Electric filtration system. Fresh air entering the interior spaces is treated in four air handling units — three rated at 5,000 m³/h plus one at 10,000 m³/h for a total air treatment capacity of 25,000 m³/h — composed of a class G4 pre-filter and a class F9 final filter (the same ones used in hospitals to prevent contamination).

Controlling Ventilation Rates at University Research Laboratories

Laboratories are over-ventilated about 99 percent of the time

Markus Schaufele

February 11, 2019

Ventilation systems designed for office buildings may recirculate most of the air and only supply a small percentage of fresh air, but architectural and building codes require that laboratory rooms and vivaria use only fresh outside air for ventilation. This design difference explains why laboratories require so much more energy to operate.

Unique Applications Optimized With Customized HVAC Solutions

Contractors find ways to solve issues for cafeteria, historic hotel, and hospital

Angela D. Harris

December 17, 2018

Here are three of the many examples of how different problems were resolved with unique solutions.

Mackie Building in Milwaukee Leverages Advanced VRF Technology

April 23, 2018

Originally built in 1879, The Mackie Building in downtown Milwaukee has a rich history, from serving as the city’s Chamber of Commerce to being The Grain Exchange during the time when Milwaukee was the world’s largest primary wheat market for trading. The large five-story building was designed in an elegant Italianate architectural style, with soaring ceilings, hand-painted frescos and gold leaf adornments throughout the interior spaces.

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Project Files: LEED-certified Renovation of Columbia Square

February 5, 2018

The renovation was completed without diminishing the iconic structure, and, in 2017, Columbia Square received the Conservancy Preservation Award as well as LEED gold certification.

Achieving Comfort and Cost Savings

Historic building seeks efficient solution

Cory Vanderpool

January 22, 2018

The Starrett-Lehigh Building is one of Manhattan’s largest premiere landmark properties, boasting fashion moguls, elite brands, and creative companies as tenants.

Minnesota Housing Project Gets Energy/Comfort Upgrade

January 22, 2018

At Prairie Meadows, the occupants are families with children, seniors, and people with physical disabilities. Apartments range from 850-1,000 square feet with one, two, and three bedroom options. The phased, $10 million renovation to Prairie Meadows, a 10-building, 180-unit campus, concluded in late 2017. While there was some attention given to cracked sidewalks, kitchen upgrades, and plumbing fixtures, the main focus was an energy retrofit to all of the apartment buildings

Addressing the Diverse Heating Demands of Multi-use Buildings

No matter how a building is being used, there is a creative heating solution available to address every need

Andrew Martin

January 13, 2018

Whether a building encompasses shops, office space, or living units, standard or customizable heating products can provide efficient supplemental warmth to maintain a comfortable environment.

IFS Completes HVAC work on $26 million O’Fallon Justice Center

January 8, 2018

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) installed the energy-efficient HVAC system at the $26 million O’Fallon Justice Center, which opened in December, 2017. The 96,000-square-foot justice center houses the O’Fallon Police Department and Municipal Courts, Missouri. The construction manager was McCarthy Building Companies and the architect was Wilson Estes Police Architects.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

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