University of Georgia - Chemistry Annex

Computational Quantum Chemistry Annex

Scope

Mechanical systems design and construction phase services for 19,000 sq. ft, two-story building for computer workrooms and servers for the faculty and student’s access.

Owner
University of Georgia

Mechanical Contractor
Martin Mechanical

Prime Consultant
Lord, Aeck & Sargent

Construction Cost
$3,120,000

Special Circumstances

Building was elevated to avoid the rework of a number of existing site utilities. The elevated building also maintained one of the main walkways to the football stadium.
60-ton, variable volume air handling unit with frequency drive supplying terminal units with a constant 55°F air temperature.
33 powered induction terminal units with hot water reheat were used to maintain temperature settings.
The existing campus steam loop was tapped and brought into the building. A steam-to-hot water converter supplied hot water to the building. Steam condensate pumps were sized to return condensate to the central steam plant across campus.
Addition of a new fire pump for the new Chemistry Annex and the existing adjacent Chemistry Building was required for code compliance.
The existing campus chilled-water loop was utilized to provide cooling to the building. Special care was needed tapping the existing underground concrete/asbestos pipe.