CPS Christopher Elementary School

ADDRESS: Christopher Elementary School, South Artesian Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

BUILDING TYPE: Elementary School

TEAM / TEAM LEAD: Brian Malone

TEAM / TEAM LEAD: Sean Hidaka, Brian Malone

ELARA ROLE: Design Engineer

Project Highlights & Results

Main heating and cooling systems replaced with new and more energy efficient air source VRF system.
VRF implemented with hybrid approach incorporating existing heating systems for supplemental heat to reduce implementation costs.
Ventilation systems upgraded to new and more robust setup utilizing energy recovery wheels with improved distribution.
Demand Control Ventilation implemented via carbon dioxide monitoring to supply ventilation as required to save energy.
Displacement Ventilation added to spaces to improve indoor air quality and as a primary source of cooling for select large volume spaces with high occupancies.

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