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Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY
111 West Avenue: The College purchased a 60,000 square foot abandoned supermarket and converted the space into administration, bookstore, and campus printing center. The environmental control is provided by a geothermal water source heat pump system. The system includes 24 wells, 400 ft deep to provide the heat rejection and heat absorption for the heat pumps. The 40,000 square foot office area is served with a 12” raised access floor with under floor air distribution plus distribution for power and data cables.
2 Union Avenue: This new 40,000 sq. ft administration and classroom facility is presently in the bidding phase and is planned for construction the fall of 2005. The building replaces the existing structure that no longer met the needs of the campus. The HVAC system includes a central chiller plant serving central station air handling units, VAV box distribution, and perimeter fin tube. The electric service includes an 800A, 480v service and distribution system. The building is in the application process for LEED “Certified” level with points for energy efficiency, individual control, ozone depletion, carbon dioxide monitoring, and ventilation effectiveness.
Computer Center: The campus computer center was relocated from 2 Union Ave. to 3 Union Ave. The design included new Service with UPS system including power distribution to rack mounted data and communication systems. New redundant computer room air conditioner provides environmental control for the space.
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