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tion and fan systems according to Susan.
“We switched our constant air volume sys-
tem on most of the floors to a variable air
volume system,” Hammersays.”This required
modifying our fan systems to adapt to the
changing air system.”
Their efforts also included an extensive light-
ing retrofit program, with over 400 internal
and external light fixtures replaced with
LEDs, anddimming controls. Enlisting the
help of ESD Global to complete these up-
grades and modifications, Hammer says
their long-standing relationship with ESD
was beneficial, as the existing knowledge of
the engineers made the process more man-
ageable.
“They were very instrumental in designing
some of the mechanical systems we have,”
Hammerexplains.”As well as recommending
some of the new lighting systems we put in.”
“There are some engineers there that were
in place at the time the building was built,”
she continues.”So they have a very intimate
knowledge of the existing conditions.”