sentara medical group
Office Building HVAC Assessment
This project involved an engineering assessment of indoor air quality conditions within an existing one-story medical office building. The scope focused on approximately 54,000 SF of a 145,000 SF facility served by multiple single zone roof mounted HVAC units.
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Owner: Sentara Medical Group
Type: Study
Budget: $12,117
Office Building HVAC Assessment
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During summer operation, indoor relative humidity levels were observed to exceed recommended comfort and sterility ranges, prompting evaluation of the building’s central HVAC systems. The assessment included a detailed review of existing heating and cooling performance, comparing calculated building load requirements to actual supply and return air delivery. On-site field investigations and visual observations were performed, and a certified Testing and Balancing agency was engaged to measure airflow quantities delivered by the rooftop units.
Engineering recommendations addressed repair or replacement of rooftop air-handling units, ductwork and air distribution modifications, and improvements to temperature control systems. The project also included support for development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) and preparation of schematic design drawings to assist with implementation planning.
All assessment documentation and schematic drawings were reviewed and electronically sealed by a Virginia Professional Engineer and delivered to Sentara Medical Group in final PDF format.
