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Real Estate Journal — Owners, Developers & Managers — June 28 - July 11, 2019 — 5B
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Hutchinson/AMS redesigns HVAC system upgrading to an energy efficient VRV system WHPounds Commercial Real Estate goes energy efficiency – Lands new tenant B
This type of system is consid- ered the “Rolls Royce” of heat- ing/air conditioning systems. VRV is a very sophisticated technology based on several principles: refrigerant only, inverter compressors that allow lowering power consumption with partial cooling/heating loads, multiple indoor units on the same refrigerant loop, and the ability of modular expan- sion. “The system allows for mul- tiple control points on a floor, enabling you to refine the AC and heating of different spac- es,” said Sean. “It’s a great solu- tion for businesses with varying numbers of people throughout the office space, along with spaces in the building that might typically be warmer than other spaces due to sunlight. And it is extremely quiet!” “With each floor measuring
just under 10,000 s/f in the 40,000 s/f building, there are typically just two-three control adjustments,” added Bill. “This new systemhas 10 adjustments per floor – it’s very flexible and one of the most efficient air conditioners on the market.” “Without Sean’s design, it would have been extremely difficult to retrofit the building in a modern way for a new ten- ant,” said Bill. “The Hutchin- son/AMS team was innovative, timely, and cost efficient.” WHPounds’ investment cer- tainly paid off. After retrofitting the space, Bill signed a long- term lease with a major health care company. “Upgrading to an energy efficient system is a win-win; it makes my property appeal- ing to tenants and saves them money in the long run, said Bill.”
ill Pounds , owner of WHPounds Commer- cial Real Estate, LLC, a commercial brokerage firm, was looking to make signifi- cant changes to his Cooper River East office facility in Pennsauken, NJ. The attrac- tive building, constructed in the 1960s, had begun showing its interior wear and tear and was in dire need of a makeover. But to justify the reconstruc- tion expense, he needed to place a major tenant in a long-term lease. Overlooking the 346-acre Cooper River Park, the crown jewel of the Camden Counties park system, the facility sits in an enviable location; one that affords any organization a balanced work environment for their staff. The park features a 3.8-mile walking and biking loop, two softball fields, a restaurant,
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driving range, fishing and a sculpture garden. So, the decision was made to gut the building down to steel and concrete – and rebuild. One big dilemma, however, was how to properly condition (heating and AC) the space inside. Bill turned to his long-time
HVAC specialist Sean Ger- aghty of Hutchinson/AMS Me- chanical for a design solution. The Hutchinson/AMS team redesigned the HVAC system upgrading from antiquated through-the-wall units to an energy efficient VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) system.
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