DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WASHINGTON, D.C.

Building Type: Education
Project Type:
New Construction
Preservation/Restoration
Renovation/Remodel
Special Certification: LEED Gold
Climate Zone: 4A (Mixed-Humid)
Number of Floors: 3
Square Footage: 265,000
Mechanical Contractor: Shapiro & Duncan
Mechanical Engineer:
Global Engineering Solutions
Daikin Manufacturers Representative:
Havtech, LLC
Daikin Sales Representative:
Michael Panopoulos
Commerical Sales Manager
Daikin North America LLC

OBJECTIVE
Support occupant comfort with a heating and cooling system that has the flexibility to adjust to individual preferences and load variations. The system must also facilitate future expansion, integrating new construction with the existing historic structure and minimize damage or reconstruction of existing, historical architecture.
SOLUTION
Daikin VRV water-cooled systems, with round flow sensing cassette indoor units, provided a comfortable environment conducive for learning. Building efficiency was enhanced using a scheduling feature in Daikin’s control system to leverage shifting loads in the building. Use of indoor ductless units minimized penetrations into the existing building’s structure.