Expressing Technology By Prof' Sargent

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Expressing Technology By Prof. Sargent
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• Mechanical Systems
• Why get involved let the engineer work it out.
• System may consume valuable space.
• HVAC consumes 12 to 15 of the project budget
• It is a leading cause of noise problems
• It is a leading cause of client dissatisfaction

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The Typical Approach
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A Change In Attitude An
honest expression of how a building works
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Mechanical systems can be as expressive as any
other system.
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Systems may be clustered at a central location
and serve an entire campus of buildings
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The central plant serving the entire Kennestone
Medical Complex.
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• A system for your theatre
• Type of system
• How does it work ?
• Where would it be located ?
• What should you be concerned about ?

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Type of system Central
multi-zone air system
Source components Must be enclosed for fire
safety

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Type of system Central
multi-zone air system
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Distribution components Ducts and pipes
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Type of system Central
multi-zone air system
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Control components Variable air volume
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Locate system away from acoustically sensitive
areas of the building
OK Avoid
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Interior Location Managing system noise
Slow down air flow
Isolate system from building and duct
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External Location Roof or Ground
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Suspended duct system adds to building height.
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Concealed duct system requires close coordination
with other systems.
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Exposed duct is generally designed with
appearance in mind.
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Systems above the auditorium will likely be
painted flat black and left exposed.
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Tall glass walls will require a continuous
heating strip to counteract a down draft of cold
air sliding down the interior face of the wall.