Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal — Green Buildings — February 24 - March 15, 2012 — 37
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S USTAINABLE D ESIGN & C ONSTRUCTION
Analyzing multiple options in replacing air-cooled chillers M&E Engineers performs LEED assessments on Munich ReAmerica’s corporate campus
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RINCETON, NJ — M&E Engineers per- formed a LEED assess-
ment on Munich ReAmerica’s four building headquarters. M&E Engineers completed a comprehensive study to analyze multiple options in replacing air-cooled chillers with traditional air-cooled, evaporative-cooled or water- cooled options. This included the creation of an energy model and cost analysis to analyze payback of each op- tion. Part-load run data was generated by energy model- ing software to compare vari- ous chillers. M&E Engineers completed construction docu- ments for the replacement of the air-cooled chillers, and incorporated structural sup- port changes, piping modifi- cations and an update of the building control system. We also evaluated bids, provided construction administration, and performed commissioning services. Munich ReAmerica received a first place award from the New Jersey Chapter of the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) in the Energy Reduction Category for New Jersey Office Build- ings in 2010 for lowering en- ergy consumption at its four building USAheadquarters in Princeton, NJ, by 35 % from the previous year. ■ The Falcon Group, Engi- neering, Architecture and En- ergy Consulting is proud to announce a new addition to our energy division, Edward H. Brzezowski, P.E., LEED AP, as VP of Energy Services. Brzezowski is nationally recog- nized as an executive level pro- fessional mechanical engineer with 35 years experience. He is a recipient of State and National Awards for Engineer- ing Excellence. Brzezowski engineered the first Net Zero Electric Commercial Building in the United States, and is an inventor with current patent pending for building diagnostic and commissioning applica- tions. In addition, Brzezowski is an author to Professional Trade publications and has presented and spoken at numerous confer- ences and workshops across the region on sustainable, energy efficient and renewable energy technologies. ■ The Falcon Group adds Brzezowski to energy division
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