In addition to an uninterruptible casino environment, when a gaming floor is reconfigured, the ceiling typically remains the same. In the fast-paced casino world, today's slot machine and gaming tables may become next month's buffet seating, necessitating an easily accessible and adaptable ducting system. The HVAC systems designed by HCE are flexible in layout and in function to keep pace with this ever-changing 24-hour environment.
HCE designs casino HVAC systems with some spare capacity, so that if the air conditioning load increases or decreases, it can be accommodated in each zone by generously sized coils or VAV boxes. Other considerations in designing HVAC ductwork for casinos center around the necessity of accommodating all ducting in the ceiling. Often, gaming room ceilings have sections with T-bar lay-in panels, so all serviceable equipment can be placed behind the lay-in panels for easy access.