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DUKE UNIVERSITY

DURHAM, NC

Size of project:       5,000 SF

Construction cost:  $1.5 million

Phases of Cx:        Design Development through Post-Occupancy

 

Project Description:

 

This project will be a LEED® Platinum “living laboratory,” where students can live and research new technologies for sustainable living and products for the home of the future.

 

The project commissioned systems included:

 

• Siemens Building Automation System integrated into campus networked control system.
• Ground-coupled heat pumps.
• Energy recovery ventilators.
• Wind power system.
• Lighting controls.
• Photovoltaic system.
• Solar water heating.
• Rainwater harvesting.

 

System WorCx Scope of Work:

 

System WorCx was hired as a third-party commissioning firm contracted directly to the University.  Commissioning includes HVAC and controls, normal and emergency electrical power, plumbing, and lighting.  Michael Mantai was the commissioning authority performing all commissioning activities (design reviews, Cx plan, field testing, troubleshooting, etc.). 

 

Owner Project Contact:

 

Myron Taschuk               919-660-1473

myron.taschuk@duke.edu

Duke University FMD, 114 S. Buchanan Blvd, Durham, NC  27708