Dormitory renovation project reduces energy use by 69%

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997 · ASHRAE Journal

OSTI ID:516692

Kokayko, M J ^[1]

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1. Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates, Philadelphia, PA (United States)

Baldwin Hall is a three-story, 46,000 ft{sup 2} (4,273 m{sup 1}) dormitory on the campus of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. The building was originally built in the 1950s; an additional wing was added in the 1970s so that it has about 37,000 ft{sup 2} (3,437 m{sup 2}). The building contains approximately 100 double-occupancy student rooms; three common bathroom groups per floor; central study, lounge, and computer areas; and a laundry. Design for the renovation started in the winter of 1993; construction took place in the summer of 1994. The major goals of the renovation were: (1) to replace the entire building heating system (central boiler plant, distribution piping, and room heating terminals); (2) add a ventilation system within the building; (3) upgrade the building electrical system; (4) provide computer data cabling and cable TV wiring to each room; and, (5) improve room and hallway lighting and finishes.

• OSTI ID: 516692
• Journal Information: ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 39, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: Jun 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
RETROFITTING
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
VENTILATION SYSTEMS