Heapy Again Named to the ENR Top 100 Green-Building Firm List

The University of Dayton’s Adele Center is a new mixed-use dormitory that has 24 suites for a total of 96 students. The first floor consists of University department offices, student organization meeting spaces and a large multi-purpose room, while the upper 3 floors hold the 24 suites. The project incorporated a 53-kW roof-mounted Solar PV array that is expected to generate nearly 10% of the building’s annual energy usage. In total, the building’s energy model identified the project as 23% more efficient than a typical similar building. This energy performance was achieved using LED lighting and controls as well as using highly efficient HVAC systems and equipment.

The facility underwent a $125 Million upgrade the past 2 years which included an interior renovation and an expansion and redesign. Over 30% of energy reduction was achieved with the new MEP Systems design by HEAPY. This was primarily achieved via new LED lighting and controls, incorporation of heating hot water load into a new central boiler plant, and a VRF system in the connector to the Goodale Garage.