Distinguished Award- The Greenbriar at Stonebridge Clubhouse
American Council of Engineering Companies New Jersey Chapter (ACEC/NJ) - 2010
Pennoni is pleased to have received the American Council of Engineering Companies New Jersey Chapter (ACEC/NJ) Distinguished Award for its work on the Greenbriar at Stonebridge Clubhouse.
The Greenbriar Stonebridge Clubhouse, the largest active adult community facility built in the state of New Jersey, was in the early phases of design when a dilemma arose regarding the type of HVAC system that would best serve this diverse and unique structure. The owner expressed a strong desire to install a series of residential HVAC units sized to accommodate each distinctive zone in the clubhouse; however, Pennoni realized that this plan would not be capable of meeting the HVAC needs of the facility. We were able to convey our concerns to both the owner and architect, facilitating collaboration in the decision of the final approved system. Pennoni proposed a unique HVAC system design that combined proven European HVAC technology with traditional components and features, centered upon “Variable Refrigerant Volume” (VRV) technology. The VRV system features a highly intelligent inverter-driven compressor that allows for individual control of up to 24 indoor fan coil units. Fully optimized to operate with R410A refrigerant, the system’s technology enables modulation of the output of the outdoor by the cooling or heating demands of the zones it controls. The VRV system has far exceeded the owner’s needs and expectations and has provided the following enhanced or additional features and benefits:
- Precise zone temperature control within ± 1oF of the setpoint temperature.
- Heat recovery function enables either cooling or heating from one system.
- Keeps operating cost at an absolute minimum by controlling each zone individually.
- Reduced energy usage and utility cost savings. System flexibility and expandability for future facility renovations or additions.