HVACHeating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC):

  • Both steam and chilled water are produced in the nearby central utilities plant (CUP) and supplied to the building via an insulated piping system. There are two chilled water pipes and one steam pipe which supply these services to the building.
  • Chilled water for cooling is produced using fi ve (5), two-stage centrifugal chillers and four (4) ice making machines located at the CUP.
  • Steam for heating is produced using three (3) natural gas boilers located at the CUP.
  • The Building is supplied by a constant air volume to the perimeter and a variable air volume system to the interior, having 90 to 95 VAV boxes on each fl oor (fl oors 1-3).
  • HVAC is distributed throughout the building via thirteen (13) air handling units located in the mechanical rooms and penthouse.