West Campus Residential Initiative

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Project Size 500,000 SF

Project Description:
Facility Dynamics Engineering was retained by Cornell University to provide commissioning services for the heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for the West Campus Residential Initiative (WCRI), Phases 1-5 Project. This Project involved the construction of five residence halls and a community center over a period of six years for the 5 phases. Each of the facilities includes residential living space, dining rooms, laundry facilities, conference rooms, student lounges, office space, and kitchen/dining areas. WCRI will provide approximately 1,800 beds and over 500,000 sf of new building space.

Systems commissioned include:

• HVAC Systems
  • CV and VAV Air Handling Units
  • Heat Recovery Units
  • Fan Coil Units
  • Radiant Heat Panels
  • Kitchen Ventilation Systems
  • Central Chilled Water and Hot Water Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
• Electrical Systems
  • Emergency Power Distribution System
  • Transfer Systems
  • Lighting Controls
• General Plumbing Systems