Architecturally integrated with the surrounding campus, this energy plant provides efficient cooling and accommodates future growth.
Description
RLF was selected to design this 13,000 SF freestanding energy plant for the University’s main campus to enable facility expansion through 8,000 tons of added cooling system capacity. RLF was responsible for the design of the electrical distribution system. Design included medium-voltage distribution to serve the 2,000-ton chillers as well as 480Y/277V distribution to serve the other building loads. The design also included close coordination and master planning with the utility company for primary service to the site. The plant includes multiple high-efficiency water chillers, pumping systems, electrical equipment, maintenance and conference spaces. The architecturally compatible features integrate large fenestrations, creating a connection through the building envelope to the interior mechanical equipment. Practical exterior elements such as louvers, roll-up doors and exterior parking were arranged to complement the design theme. The practical design solution met construction cost targets and is adaptable to capacity expansion. The project also incorporated extensive site infrastructure improvements, including phasing and early site infrastructure packages on the active university campus.
RLF was selected to design this 13,000 SF freestanding energy plant for the University’s main campus to enable facility expansion through 8,000 tons of added cooling system capacity. RLF was responsible for the design of the electrical distribution system. Design included medium-voltage distribution to serve the 2,000-ton chillers as well as 480Y/277V distribution to serve the other building loads. The design also included close coordination and master planning with the utility company for primary service to the site. The plant includes multiple high-efficiency water chillers, pumping systems, electrical equipment, maintenance and conference spaces. The architecturally compatible features integrate large fenestrations, creating a connection through the building envelope to the interior mechanical equipment. Practical exterior elements such as louvers, roll-up doors and exterior parking were arranged to complement the design theme. The practical design solution met construction cost targets and is adaptable to capacity expansion. The project also incorporated extensive site infrastructure improvements, including phasing and early site infrastructure packages on the active university campus.
Description
RLF was selected to design this 13,000 SF freestanding energy plant for the University’s main campus to enable facility expansion through 8,000 tons of added cooling system capacity. RLF was responsible for the design of the electrical distribution system. Design included medium-voltage distribution to serve the 2,000-ton chillers as well as 480Y/277V distribution to serve the other building loads. The design also included close coordination and master planning with the utility company for primary service to the site. The plant includes multiple high-efficiency water chillers, pumping systems, electrical equipment, maintenance and conference spaces. The architecturally compatible features integrate large fenestrations, creating a connection through the building envelope to the interior mechanical equipment. Practical exterior elements such as louvers, roll-up doors and exterior parking were arranged to complement the design theme. The practical design solution met construction cost targets and is adaptable to capacity expansion. The project also incorporated extensive site infrastructure improvements, including phasing and early site infrastructure packages on the active university campus.
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