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Title: 1996 Olympic Stadium/Braves Baseball Park: Adaptive pre-use

Journal Article · · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning
OSTI ID:215479
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  1. Heery International, Atlanta, GA (United States)

Converting an Olympic stadium back into a baseball park proved challenging from an HVAC standpoint because both configurations` HVAC needs were different. At first glance the HVAC requirements for an open air stadium may seem slight. Surprisingly, however, the stadium boasts nearly 300,000 sq ft of conditioned space, handled by two chillers, 22 air handling units, 37 cooking exhausts, over 150 exhaust fans, over 3 miles of ductwork, and several electric heat pumps. The approach -- design for second use, adapt for first use, and reconfigure facility to its original design. Because the designated after-use is baseball, the design must start with a first-class baseball stadium that can be expanded to meet the needs of the Olympics. After 1996, the facility can be reconfigured for its intended lifetime usage.

OSTI ID:
215479
Journal Information:
Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning, Vol. 68, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English