Elvis Octapharma
When we were approached by the engineer team at Excel Mechanical to help replace the HVAC equipment in the Elvis Octapharma building, we were excited to be a part of the solution. In a transformative redesign of a commercial building, our team faced the challenge of upgrading the HVAC system without altering the existing roof structure. We delivered a seamless solution with Carrier’s 93-ton 48GC/HC RTU and I-Vu control system, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort without impacting the building’s layout. This innovative approach provided precise temperature control and addressed previous issues with temperature fluctuations, ensuring a comfortable environment for all occupants.
Project Background
The goal of this project was to replace the commercial building’s existing equipment as part of a total redesign of the building’s floor plan. Likewise, the customer expressed that they wanted to improve the efficiency of their existing HVAC system while enjoying greater control and comfort over different areas inside the space itself.
Unique Challenges
Perhaps the biggest challenge we had to work around during this project was simply coming up with an equipment design that would accommodate the customer’s requests while knowing that the existing roof structures and layouts of the building could not be changed. Retrofitting the existing roof layout, for example, was not an option. Even though the building’s appearance was being upgraded and renovated, there was very little about the existing HVAC configuration that could be changed.
Proposed Solutions
Fortunately, our experienced and knowledgeable team proposed some compelling solutions that would address all the customers’ wishes without changing the existing layout of the building’s roof or exterior.
Specifically, we were able to recommend a 93-ton 48GC/HC Carrier RTU along with a Carrier commercial system controlled by Carrier I-Vu. Using the 48GC/HC equipment made it possible to keep the existing roof layout unchanged while the existing roof curb was also used. Meanwhile, the 48GC/HC units provide much greater efficiency than the current system, addressing the customer’s desire for improved energy efficiency.
Finally, the innovative and user-friendly I-Vu control system from Carrier addressed temperature swings that the customer had mentioned as a pain point previously. At the same time, we knew that this system would allow for greater control of individual spaces and would keep everybody in the building comfortable.
The End Result
With this project, CE was able to work closely with the engineering firm and the professionals at Excel Mechanical. Specifically, we worked with the engineering firm throughout the equipment selection process while also ensuring that existing curb sizes and the layout of the building’s roof were kept consistent. We also proposed and provided a control system to improve efficiency and comfort inside the space.
Working on a project of this scope is always very rewarding, especially when we can see the finished product and how the people inside the building are benefiting from our recommended equipment. We expect that this equipment will last the building owners many years to come while also saving them some money on their utility bills.
Coordination is one of the CE’s key components and we thank Excel Mechanical and the team of engineers at the Elvis Octapharma building for including us in this project — and of course, we look forward to working with more professionals on similar large-scale projects in the future!
