As reduced energy consumption and a smaller carbon footprint move to the forefront of building design and projects, more than ever, high performance HVAC systems become a key integral part of the building systems that could dominate the building’s energy scorecard.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance.
There are many HVAC strategies to help address energy, indoor environment quality and water issues that in turn, can result in LEED credit. Considering that more than 50 percent of LEED points are related directly to HVAC systems, it’s important to have a knowledgeable partner throughout the entire building process.
The following Houston projects have all earned LEED Certifications, with the project teams and use of Trane equipment and systems contributing to their achievement.
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-- Hunton Distribution Headquarters
Project Team
Owner: Hunton Group
Architect: TNRG Designs
General Contractor: GRA
Mechanical Contractor: C-AIRS Mechanical
Commissioning: Reihl Engineering
Equipment and Systems
Trane rooftop package units
Trane XL19i split systems
Trane Tracker control system
Trane CDQTM desiccant wheel
Trane Energy Recovery Ventilator
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Project Highlights
111,000 square foot distribution center
Including 21,000 square feet of office space and training center
LEED-NC incorporating design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improve occupant health and well-being.
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-- Anadarko Tower
Project Team
Owner: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Architect: Gensler
MEP Engineer: CHP and Associates
General Contractor: D.E.Harvey
Mechanical Contractor: Graves Mechanical
Equipment and Systems
Trane water cooled centrifugal chillers totaling 3100 tons
Trane air handling units
Trane VAV boxes
Trane building automation system
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Project Highlights
900,000 square feet of office space
Recipient of Houston Business Journal’s 2002 Landmark Award
Certified LEED-EB: O&M program for sustainability and
operational efficiency |
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-- Westchase Park
Project Team
Architect: Ambrose, McEnany and House Architects
MEP Engineer: SEI Engineering
General Contractor: D.E. Harvey
Mechanical Contractor: Graves Mechanical
Equipment & Systems
Twelve Trane water-cooled vertical self-contained units
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Project Highlights
270,000 square feet Class A office space
LEED-NC incorporating design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improve occupant health and well-being. |
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-- Cemex
Project Team
MEP Engineer – CHP and Associates
General Contractor – Anslow Bryant
Mechanical Contractor – Gowan
Equipment & Systems
Three Trane water – cooled centrifugal chiller totaling 1200 tons
Seventeen air handling units
Trane building automation system
Project Highlights
325,000 square foot U.S. headquarters building
LEED-NC incorporating design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improve occupant health and well-being.
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-- Toyota Center
Project Team
Owner/developer – City of Houston & Houston Rockets
Architect – Morris Architecture
MEP Engineer – Bovay Engineers
General Contractor – Hunt Construction
Mechanical Contractor – Way Engineering
Equipment & Systems
Three Trane water cooled centrifugal chillers totaling 1900 tons
Trane Custom and cataloged Air Handling units
Trane VAV boxes
Trane Fan coil units
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Project Highlights
LEED-EB: O&M program for sustainability and operational efficiency
Certification by Reihl Engineering |
