Center for Green Technology

Introduction

The Center for Green Technology renovation project was a challenging but successful undertaking for Mintropy MEP Company. The project involved providing new HVAC and controls systems for the existing Chicago Center for Green Technology. The facility encompasses 34,000-square-feet of LEED Platinum-certified building located in Chicago’s East Garfield Park Community built to showcase green technologies. The facility was the first municipal and Brownfield site to win a LEED Platinum award. Mintropy’s expertise in building systems ensured that the project was completed on time and within budget, and the finished product met all safety and code requirements. The team’s efforts played a crucial role in the successful completion of the renovation project, which helped to improve the overall functionality and comfort of the facility. Furthermore, the building’s LEED Platinum certification was maintained by the new HVAC and controls systems. The project was a great example of Mintropy’s ability to renovate and upgrade existing building to meet the latest energy efficiency standards, while preserving their green credentials.

1. The Mechanical Scope:

The mechanical scope of the project involved the removal of the old boiler, heating hot water pumps, and associated valves and other appurtenances. It also included the installation of one new high efficiency condensing hot water boiler, the removal of the old cooling tower, cooling tower pumps, and associated valves and other appurtenances, and the installation of one new cooling tower. In addition, the scope included the removal of old heat pumps, associated valves, and other appurtenances and the replacement with five new heat pumps, associated valves, and other appurtenances. The scope also included the update of the direct digital controls for the boiler, heat pumps, cooling tower, heating hot water distribution systems, and cooling tower water distribution systems.

2. The Electrical Scope:

The electrical scope of the project focused on the design and implementation of various power and lighting systems. This included the design of the electrical power system, lighting and lighting control system, and fire alarm system. These systems were designed to ensure the safety of the facility and to meet the electrical load of the building.

Key Features

• The renovation project aimed to improve the functionality and efficiency of the Center for Green Technology building
• The project involved the provision of mechanical and electrical engineering services for permit engineering documents
• The mechanical scope included the removal of old systems and installation of new high-efficiency condensing hot water boiler, new cooling tower, and new heat pumps
• The electrical scope included updates to the electrical power system, lighting and lighting control system, and fire alarm system
• The plumbing scope was not available for the project.

Roles

• Management and planning of the renovation project
• Providing mechanical and electrical engineering services for permit engineering documents
• Removal of old systems and their replacement with new, more efficient ones
• Improving functionality, energy efficiency and overall comfort of the building
• Upgrading various aspects of the building’s infrastructure and systems
• Ensuring the building is fully upgraded and ready for use.

Summary

Overall, the project was a success, as it was completed on time and within budget, and the building’s infrastructure and MEP systems were revised or replaced as per the project scope. The facility was successfully handed over to the client for occupancy.