New HVAC system blends past and present in historic Ohio Statehouse

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States)

OSTI ID:5613344

Sullivan, T J; Goodburn, N W ^[1]

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1. Schooley Caldwell Assoc., Columbus, OH (United States)

This article describes a direct-fired, two-stage absorption system that offers energy efficiency and simultaneously produces chilled and heated water for the structure. Modernizing and retrofitting the HVAC system for the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus has been an integral part of the landmark structure's first total restoration. The designers' challenge was to take the Civil War-era building and equip it for the 21st Century while still paying homage to its historic grace and countenance. The consulting architectural and engineering firm for the restoration launched the project in 1991. The restoration launched the project in 1991. The restoration was a continuation of research initiated nearly a decade ago and a master plan (containing a detailed analysis of the statehouse and the statehouse annex HVAC systems) that was completed in 1989. The total restoration is scheduled for completion in 1996.

• OSTI ID: 5613344
• Journal Information: ASHRAE Journal (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers); (United States), Vol. 35:10; ISSN 0001-2491
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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RETROFITTING
ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
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