An Edwardian-era social housing estate in Chelsea, central London, is the latest ‘complex to decarbonize’ building to get the renewable heating treatment, successfully busting myths about whether heat pumps can work for old and existing buildings.
HVAC OEMs have building automation systems for large commercial and public buildings that increase energy efficiency. These systems can be used with equipment from different manufacturers.
The building was just too small, the heating system was uncomfortable and inefficient and cooling was only provided in a few specific areas, making the school a miserable place to be. But, a high-tech restoration changes all that.
Through the use of sustainable building practices and the implementation of the latest technology, the HVAC industry is helping to create more sustainable commercial buildings.
Armstrong recently contributed to a historically important HVAC retrofit when the historic Cook Country hospital in Chicago, Illinois was converted into two hotels: a Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.