Energy recovery helps condo towers solve humidity, energy concerns
The Seagate Towers in Delray Beach, FL, is a twin-tower condominium complex built in 1970, offering unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. While the property has been going strong for the past 40 years, the same could not be said for its HVAC system.
In 2011, Seagate Towers Condominium Association manager Jon Branson and his facilities management team decided that it was time to replace the original heating and cooling units in both buildings with modern, energy-efficient systems. Along with increased efficiency, the other primary goal of the upgrade was to improve upon the inadequate humidity control provided by the 41-year-old water source heat pump ventilation systems.