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J.F. Wild Bank Building

Indianapolis, IN

J.F. Wild Bank Building

DAE designed mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection systems for conversion of historical J.F. Wild Bank Building (12 floors, built in 1904) from office space to 58 apartments with office space in downtown Indianapolis.

Systems include energy efficient T8 fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) lighting, backup generator, elevator upgrades, egress lighting, water source heat pumps, outside air heat recovery, plumbing, laundry duct-work, and fire sprinklers.

Theater HVAC & Building Envelope Project B47

Marion Veterans Administrative Medical Center (VAMC)

Theater

Marion, Indiana

Built in 1880, many of the historical components of this theater are in need of restoration, including the HVAC, wood windows and doors, brick masonry, and roofing. Additionally, the original stage and seating will be restored.

The 100+ year old, 8,600 square feet building remodel included:

New windows and doors
Envelope insulation
HVAC replacement
Lighting upgrade

Building from the Outside

The heating only, single pipe steam system was replaced with a high efficiency 2-pipe fan coil system with cooling provided by a 150-ton air-cooled chiller. A dedicated outside air-unit provided neutral ventilation air through existing exhaust ductwork that was cleaned and reused for the supply air.

Size: 8,600 square feet

Building 77 Gymnasium

Crane, Indiana

Recreation Facility

Building 77 Gymnasium – Crane, Indiana Recreation Facility

The building is approximately 40,000 square feet recreation facility consisting of two stories and a racquetball court. The lower level houses the fitness center and the upper level is a full size gymnasium with two work out areas.

The project involved demolition of the existing steam boiler system and radiation, including remediation of asbestos piping insulation. New system was a high efficient 95% efficient gas-fired boiler system with heating water radiation, cabinet heaters, and air handler coils. The lower level renovated the existing air handler and replaced all supply and return ductwork. Outside ventilation air was added to the air handler. The gym had a 40-ton high efficient ground-mounted packaged rooftop unit with a heat recovery wheel and economized, with exposed spiral ductwork. The racquetball court had a high efficient ground-mounted packaged rooftop unit connected to a plate and frame heat recovery unit. The HVAC system is controlled by a digital control system. Lighting was renovated to include high efficient T-8 lights.

Building 41 Lockshop

Crane, Indiana

A renovation of a 10,000 square feet 2-story warehouse space. Turned the warehouse space into:

Offices
Work areas
Secured storage

The HVAC system consisted of split-system, cooling only DX vav air handler and variable air volume boxes with electric reheat. The system is controlled by a digital control system. The lighting was high efficient T-8 fluorescent fixtures. The workspaces were piped for compressed air and multiple power requirements. A source capture exhaust hood and system was installed were grinding and welding is used. Fire protection piping and heads were revised to reflect the new office and work area environment.

Building 1909 Officers Mess and Conference Center

Crane, Indiana

The east wing of the conference center had the HVAC system renovated. The existing system was a variable air volume air handler, which did not allow for the diversity of the space. This project removed a portion of the air handling system and installed a new high efficient, ground-mounted, packaged heat pump rooftop unit, with backup gas heat, and a heat recovery wheel and economizer. Ductwork was concealed in a new chase and was distributed to new diffusers. On the exterior of the building, the supply and return ductwork have connections for a standalone temporary unit to be added in the future. The ground-mounted equipment was concealed by a special aluminum and steel fence that matched the architecture of the building. The existing HVAC and mechanical systems were re-balanced and commissioned. A new electrical system was added to power the new packaged unit and has a connection for a standalone temporary unit to be added in the future.

Lighthouse Charter School – Renovation Design

Sloan Avenue – Indianapolis, IN

Renovation Design – Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

Design-Aire engineering, Inc. (DAE) did a renovation designed for Lighthouse Charter School because they had an outdated heating and air conditioning systems in the existing that were also at the end of their useful life, in addition they were not meeting the required amount of outdoor air in the classrooms.

13011 - Lighthouse Sloan Avenue - Renovation Design

Lighthouse Charter School – Sloan Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana

The project consists of new construction of a 21,578 square foot 1-story pre-engineered metal building addition with metal siding and masonry veneer at the west of the existing building and the renovation of the existing 77,158 square foot school building. The heating ventilating and air conditioning systems were replaced in the existing building with an energy efficient VRF system with dedicated outdoor air rooftop units, which distribute outdoor air to the spaces. The same systems were designed for the new addition. The existing energy inefficient lights in the school were replaced with new energy efficient lighting.

The expected result of this project is that the building will be more comfortable, energy efficient and pass the states requirements for outdoor air.

Veteran Affairs Medical Center – Danville, Illinois

Danville Illiana Health Care

Domestic Water Distribution System

Veteran Affairs Medical Center – Danville, IL Danville Illiana Health Care System

Professional Services: 2008

Completed: 2012

DAE’s Role: Project Manger, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

DAE designed and oversaw construction of the Danville Illiana Health Care System for the replacement of the domestic water distribution system. Aside from water distribution, a key requirement was the site coordination with 100 plus years of underground piping and obstructions, which DAE successfully accomplished. This project was divided into three phases.

Ross Correctional Facility – Solar

Ross Correctional Facility
Chillicothe, OH

Solar Panel Project

DAE teamed with Solar America and P.H. Construction to furnish and install 400 hot water and solar panel to supplement the domestic hot water and heating hot water for eight (8) offender dorms at Ross Correctional Institute in Chillicothe, Ohio for the Ohio Department of Corrections.

DAE will provide mechanical engineering service and commissioning, installation training to help reduce recidivism for the offenders participating in this program. When completed, the Ross Correctional project will be one of the largest non-utility solar thermal installation in North America utilizing 400 solar thermal panels.

Jenny Hilderbrand, the Ohio Department of Correction Energy Construction and Sustainability Administrator said, “DRC’s Three-Year Strategic Sustainability plan was created to make economic and environmental sense, and outlines specific areas of improvement we strive for. Saving on heating and hot water cost’s through renewable solar energy while training offenders in green job skills fits our objectives perfectly.”

This project at peak will produced approximately 12,000,000 BTU/hour and has already proven it ability to provide 100% of the heating and domestic water usage load without engaging the existing gas fired equipment with the first of eight offender dorms coming on line February 2014, with a payback period of 6.1 years total. Total estimated yearly cost savings of $300,000 to $350,000 annually for the prisons natural gas bill.

Per Ohio prison Director Gary Mohr, “We are excited to have our fist solar energy project at the Ross Correctional Institution. Green prison initiatives are growing in our facilities and Ohio is leading this effort across the country.” The project feeds into the State’s move to create more connections between inmate programming and the business community to expand the type of skills inmates are learning. Ross Correction Warden Rob Johnson said, “I’m excited because we’re the first in the country to actually do something like this. Not only does this bring notoriety to RCI, it’s also inspiring to the offenders because they’re learning cutting-edge technology. The savings is very important, but when you look at the investment we are making into human beings who are incarcerated, it’s greater than the money.”

Here is an article about Ross Correctional Facility, please click here.

Steak N’ Shake

DAE performed electric energy audits for Steak N’ Shake to reduce electrical consumption. In addition to these energy audits, DAE completed electric designs for various new buildings.

Loon Lake Lodge

DAE provided Mechanical and Electrical Design for the complete renovation of an existing restaurant facility that included unique mechanical and electrical animations (animatronics).

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