DUKE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM

DURHAM, NC

 

Size of project:                Total:  60,000 SF

 Construction cost:           $11 million

 Phases of Commissioning: Design Development through Post-Occupancy

 

Project Description:

 

This is a LEED® Silver Level project that involves renovating the old art museum on Duke University’s east campus.  The renovation will convert the museum to office and classroom space.  Included were basement and attic mechanical rooms. The building re-uses existing skylights to daylight many of the spaces.

 

The project energy-related systems included:

 

• Siemens Building Automation System integrated into campus networked control system.
• McQuay central air handling units with DDC-controlled variable air volume reheat air terminal units.
• Demand control ventilation via CO₂ sensors.
• Steam to heating hot water heat exchangers.
• Integration with existing chilled water system serving this and one other building.
• Lighting controls based on occupancy sensors and daylighting controls.

 

 

System WorCx Scope of Work:

 

System WorCx was hired as a third-party commissioning firm contracted directly to Duke University.  Commissioning includes HVAC and controls, normal and emergency electrical power, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, security, telecommunications.  The commissioning scope included design, construction, and post-occupancy phases of construction to satisfy both the LEED® NC version 2.1 Fundamental Commissioning Prerequisite and the Additional Commissioning Credit.

 

System WorCx is also providing Indoor Air Quality Testing to satisfy LEED® EQ Credit 3.2

 

Principal in Charge/Project Manager/Commissioning Authority:  Michael Mantai, PE

 

Project Contacts:

 

Ray Walker, Project Manager         Duke University Facilities Management Division

114 S. Buchanan Blvd.

Durham NC  27701

919-660-4215

ray.walker@duke.edu