Beacon Street Historic Home Renovation

Introduction

The Beacon Street Historic Home Renovation project involved renovating an existing craftsman historic home in the north side neighborhood of Chicago. The project aimed to upgrade the home to a high-performance standard while preserving its original character and charm.

1. The Mechanical Scope:

Mechanical Engineering: The mechanical engineering scope of the project included reviewing the existing HVAC equipment for proper installation, rerouting ducts, installing a new steam boiler system and distribution, and localizing controls. The project also involved utilizing the furnace located in the basement and the Space Park unit. A new gas distribution system was also installed.

2. The Electrical Scope:

Electrical Engineering: The electrical engineering scope of the project involved reviewing the water heater and major plumbing lines, installing new drain and supply lines, plumbing to accommodate relocating a half bath, and designing a domestic water (cold and hot) system with riser diagrams and plumbing fixtures.

3. The Plumbing Scope:

Plumbing Engineering: The plumbing engineering scope of the project was similar to the electrical engineering scope and involved reviewing the water heater and major plumbing lines, installing new drain and supply lines, plumbing to accommodate relocating a half bath, and designing a domestic water (cold and hot) system with riser diagrams and plumbing fixtures.

Key Features

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services provided
• For permit and construction engineering documents
• For the renovation of a 3,000 s.f. single-family residence
• Aim to upgrade the home to high-performance standard
• Preserve original character and charm of the home

Roles

• Project management
• Mechanical engineering design of HVAC systems and duct rerouting
• Electrical engineering design of water heater, major plumbing lines and new drain and supply lines
• Plumbing engineering design of water heater, major plumbing lines, drain stack, supply lines and plumbing fixtures
• Review of existing equipment and systems
• Domestic water (cold and hot) system design
• Riser diagrams for plumbing and electrical systems
• Utilization of furnace and Space Park unit
• New gas distribution design
• Permit and construction document preparation and engineering services.

Summary

Overall, the Beacon Street Historic Home Renovation project was a success in achieving its goals of upgrading the home to a high-performance standard while preserving its historic character and charm. The project was completed on time and within budget, and the final result was a beautifully renovated historic home that met the client’s needs and expectations.