United States of America · USA
United States of America · USA
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Changeair VUVs Provide Efficient Solution for Seminary
UBC’s Saint Mark’s College Enhances Air Quality and Comfort with Systemair's Changeair Series
St. Mark’s, University of British Columbia
Systemair’s Changeair Freshman Series Ventilators were selected to improve air quality and energy efficiency in the classrooms of Saint Mark’s College without needing to add expensive ductwork.
Preserving Historic Aesthetics
Saint Mark's College needed a modern solution that would not compromise the architectural integrity of its historic building.
Innovative VRF Integration
Systemair successfully incorporated variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology into the Changeair Freshman Series Ventilators, a rare and advanced approach for small-scale applications.
Efficient, Multi-Room Ventilation
The project utilized multiple VUVs between the three rooms, strategically placed to maximize heating and cooling efficiency without adding noise or taking up excessive space.
Adaptable Installation in Confined Spaces
The installation was designed to fit within the rooms' limited space, routing pipes through walls to avoid the need for bulky ductwork.
A Focus on Sustainability
The solution aligned with UBC's sustainability goals, featuring economizer functions that utilized free cooling abilities to reduce energy consumption and support low carbon emissions.
Custom Controls for Optimal Comfort
Incorporated advanced controls with motion, humidity, and CO2 sensors, ensured easy management of the indoor environment and enhancing overall air quality.
- Americas
- 2024
- Education
- Design & Engineer
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Efficiency Meets Heritage
Saint Mark's College, a part of the University of British Columbia, serves as one of the university's theological colleges. The building’s beautiful architecture required a sensitive approach when adding the new ventilation system to meet modern standards without compromising the aesthetic of the structure.
The project also focused heavily on enhancing indoor air quality, providing efficient heating and cooling, and aligning with UBC's sustainability goals. The ventilation system had to support large, multi-purpose lecture rooms and a computer lab while ensuring energy efficiency and meeting low carbon emission goals. And it needed to do so without creating noise or taking up significant space.
Systemair proposed the use of its Changeair Freshman Series Classroom Ventilators integrated with a VRF system to meet all these requirements. This combination is so rare, it’s the first and only one in Canada to date.
The primary challenge? How to maintain the architectural integrity of the historic building during the renovation, while furnishing it with the latest green technologies.
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Success in Silence and Comfort
The installation at the college was a resounding success. The Changeair units, combined with the VRF technology, provided effective comfort while maintaining a low profile within the building. Feedback from the facility management was overwhelmingly positive, with specific praise for the system’s quiet operation and its ability to maintain a comfortable environment even when rooms were filled beyond their intended capacity.
The project not only met but exceeded the goals set out at the beginning, offering a model for how advanced HVAC solutions can be integrated into historic and architecturally sensitive buildings. The use of Systemair's products allows Saint Mark's College to enjoy modern comfort and air quality standards without compromising its historic character.
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This project highlighted the potential for VRF technology to be effectively integrated into smaller, more specialized environments like classrooms. It demonstrated that with careful planning and expert installation, even the most challenging architectural constraints can be overcome. This project's success should encourage other engineers and specifiers to explore similar innovative solutions in their own projects, particularly those involving older or architecturally significant buildings.
"A lot of specifiers should just take the leap of incorporating it into even niche products without fear since it's now been done," said Larry Ferreira, Systemair’s Canadian Regional Sales Manager.
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