The 21-story Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute building (Chicago) was constructed in 1963 and, naturally, its hvac systems were designed and installed based on tenant occupancy and needs at the time. However, with 35 years gone by and a new tenant moving into at least two floors of the building, new and updated systems were in order.
“The project was a particular challenge because of the complexity and timing of the work,” says Patrick Golden, Air Comfort’s project manager. “We received the order just after Thanksgiving,” he recalls, adding that the contract included “a substantial completion clause” with a target date of January 15.