The project scope of work included design for two 1,000 KW stand-by diesel generators to replace the existing three turbine generators.

HVAC Modernization and interior renovation at this historic church in Alexandria, VA. Project included approx. 11,000 sq. ft. of interior renovation within an approx. 22,000 sq. ft. of space receiving HVAC upgrades. The project was designed in collaboration with Kerns Group Architects.

DesignTech’s scope of services began with a preliminary options report where four different HVAC solutions were compared and contrasted. This report included schematic mechanical plans, visual and technical HVAC equipment data, and a budgetary construction cost estimate developed by Harris Company.

Following the preliminary options report, two HVAC solutions were compared in a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA). Option 1 was a 4-pipe chiller/boiler system and Option 2 was a Variable Refrigerant Flow system. The LCCA report provided detailed energy and economic analysis to inform the church’s decision to ultimately pursue Variable Refrigerant Flow.

DesignTech and Kerns Group Architects provided construction documents for bid and permit and construction administration to Harry Braswell Company, who served as the construction manager. The installation of the new HVAC equipment required approval from and detailed communication with the Alexandria Board of Architectural Review (BAR).

Replacement of four existing roof-mounted, 650-ton cooling towers with new. Project was completed in coordination with Holbert Apple & Associates structural engineers. This 300,000+ sq. ft. critical facility required a phased replacement of each cooling tower and detailed construction administration services to ensure a successful installation.

Replacement of split air-cooled chillers, chilled water pumps, and basement air handling unit.

Full renovation of Heating/Cooling systems including addition of central cooling for the Memorial Parish House at the Historic Christ Church campus in Alexandria, VA.

A full retrofit of the Tatem Arts Center included 52,000 sq. ft. of renovation, 6,500 sq. ft. of an auditorium infill, and 6,500 sq. ft. of addition.

Replacement of existing 175W HID light fixtures throughout a 1 million square foot parking garage with 99W LED type light fixtures with individual motion sensor controls.

Core renovation for the five story office building in Rockville, MD. Renovation included MEP upgrades as well as a cosmetic renovation of ceilings, finishes, and fixtures.

Phased demolition and upgrade of chilled water plant including air cooled condensers, chillers, and pumps.

DesignTech was enlisted onto a design-build team whose project scope included complete renovation of the boiler plants at seven DC public schools.

Multi-million dollar HVAC Upgrade for seven dormitory and office buildings at the Emmitsburg, MD Campus.

Phase 1 in an effort to transfer the building heating system from low pressure steam to heating hot water as well as the air systems from constant volume reheat to variable air volume (VAV).

The RLTV, Retirement Living Television broadcasting facility and corporate data center is a 100,000 sq. ft. five level office building located at UMBC.

The project included 17,000 sq. ft. renovation comprised of electronics lab, DC power plant, RF testing chambers and UPS room.