The finalized system selection shall be a decentralized HVAC system with decentralized HVAC air systems and terminal units with central plant heating and central plant air conditioning.
Designing for the expected loads over the life of the building will certainly lead to greater resilience with all its benefits for both the building owner and the surrounding community.
A new central air system will replace the existing unit to provide improved HVAC to the renovation space being converted to a study hall on the college campus building.
Designers, construction personnel, operators, building management, and building owners need to get up to speed with the topic of resilience going forward.