Friday, February 1, 2008

Aaon Helps Project Achieve LEED Platinum



Signature Center, in Golden Colorado, recently received a LEED™ Platinum rating. This ambitious goal was realized with inspired design, and wise choice of mechanical systems.

The design featured:
  • Underfloor Air Distribution
  • Chilled Beams
  • Evaporatively Cooled Chillers with Variable Speed Pumping
  • Evaporatively Cooled Rooftop DX Air Handlers
  • Non-CFC R-410a Refrigerant
Aaon made a natural choice because of their commitment to efficient packaged equipment. This project utilized a packaged LL Chiller Plant as well as a penthouse-type RL air handler. Both units utilized Aaon's unique, water-saving evaporative condensing system. Major project savings were achieved not just in energy, but in this other increasingly scare resource.

Not only did this project reach LEED™ Platinum--It also received the 2007 top award in the institutional building category from the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES).

You can read more about this notable project in this Aaon case study.