This design-build project included remodeling of current HVAC and addition of new equipment. Air distribution was changed and enhanced. The job included one (1) 15 ton chilled water AHU and one (1) 5 ton chilled water AHU. It also involved installation of two (2) kitchen hoods, grease duct, and three (3) exhaust fans.
Covering 3 floors and 140,000 S.F., the Museum of Art is one of Birmingham’s most visited museums. Hardy installed a 650 ton centrifugal chiller, VAV units, reheat coils, dehumidifiers, and eight (8) AHU’s with 230,000 CFM of air.
This addition to the Birmingham Zoo was done while the zoo remained in operation. The schedule had to be carefully coordinated so as to not interrupt existing zoo activities or utilities. Hardy provided and installed all the new plumbing systems for the new children’s splash pad fountain and the surrounding exhibits including an ornamental fountain, a reptile exhibit, all required site plumbing and new public restrooms.
Hardy provided HVAC and Plumbing services for this LEED Gold Certified library. The HVAC system includes (4) central station AHUs serving an under floor VAV air distribution system. The 35,000 SF facility also includes (1) chiller, (3) fan coil units, (1) computer room unit, (2) boilers, 30,000 lbs of sheet metal duct, and multiple piping systems such as hot water, chilled water, sanitary, storm and domestic water.
This world class museum spans 133,000 SF and 4 floors. The museum boasts the largest collection of specialty motorcycles in the world. Hardy provided 180,900 CFM of HVAC cooling including (2) 300 ton air cooled chillers,( 6) AHU’s with energy recovery ventilators, (19) electric duct heaters, (2) chilled water pumps, ( 20) VAVs, 101,000 lbs of double wall spiral, 22,400 lbs of sheet metal duct and a customized DDC control system to keep the museum at optimal environmental conditions.
This new bank and office building spans 55,000 SF and 3 floors. Hardy provided all required HVAC systems including (3) SWUDs, (53) VAVs with electric heat, (2) computer room units, (2) energy recovery units, (2) mini split systems, (1) closed circuit cooling tower, (4) pumps and over 30,000 lbs of sheet metal duct. The building achieved LEED Certification.
This 150,000 S.F. corporate facility included 540 tons of cooling, two (2) hot water boilers, 16 air handling units, 80 variable air volume (VAV) zones, direct digital controls, and a unique air duct system that followed the undulating shape of the roof.
