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High Performance Ventilation for Multi-Family Buildings
- Case Studies -
Galen Staengl, PE LEED BD&C Certified Passive House Consultant Principal Staengl Engineering
Ventilation System Design for Multi-Family Buildings
Design Objectives 1. Maintain Healthy Indoor Environments
• Provide Fresh Air – Dilute Air Contaminants • Control Humidity in Ventilation Air and Building
2. Minimize Building Energy Consumption 3. Minimize Cost of System and Cost of
Ownership The Best Strategies Vary Based on Factors Such as
Building Height and Unit Size.
Governing Codes
ASHRAE 62.1 • Applies to Multi-Family 4 Stories and Greater • Does Allow Natural Ventilation ASHRAE 62.2 • Applies to Single Family and Multi-Family Up to 3
Stories • Does Not Allow Natural Ventilation in Most Climates GOOD PRACTICE: Don’t Rely on Natural Ventilation!
Centralized vs. Unit Level Ventilation
Unit Level Ventilation • Less Maintenance for Building Owner • Can Be Cheaper • Can Help to Avoid Stack Effect Issues Centralized Ventilation • Multi-Family Economy-of-Scale Allows for
Better Heat Recovery / Dehumidification Equipment
• Can Provide Better Energy Performance and Building Humidity Control
• Increased First Cost
Integrated vs. Dedicated Ventilation
Integrated Ventilation • Ventilation System Integrated with Unit HVAC • Requires System Fan to Operate to Ventilate • Dehumidification is Done by HVAC Unit
Integrated vs. Dedicated Ventilation
Dedicated Ventilation • Independent System for Ventilation • Does Not Depend on Unit HVAC • Dehumidification Can be Done at the Outdoor Unit
Benefits of Energy Recovery Ventilation
• Reduces Heating and Cooling Loads by 15-30%
• Reduces Heating Energy by 20 – 35%
• Helps to Control Building Humidity
The Crossings at 4th and Preston
BRW Architects
The Crossings at 4th and Preston • Low Income Housing • 60 Unit Single Room Occupancy • 3 Stories + Basement • Mixed Use: R-2, B & A-2 • Earthcraft Award
• Best Multi-Family 2012
The Crossings at 4th and Preston Challenges / Opportunities
1. Small Unit Size • Right Sizing Equipment • Encourages Centralized System
2. Developer Owned • Allows Recoup of Up Front
Investment 3. Low Income Population
• Smoking in Units • Occupied Much of The Time
The Crossings at 4th and Preston Ventilation Strategy
Building: • Dedicated Outside Air Unit • Pressurized Corridors / Building Units: • Intermittent Exhaust Driven
The Crossings at 4th and Preston Ventilation Strategy
Pros: • DOA Unit Controls Building Humidity • Reduced Ductwork Cost • Fresh, Neutral Air Available on Demand Cons: • No Energy Recovery • Good IAQ Relies on Occupant Behavior • Corridor Pressurization Does Not Effectively Prevent Cigarette Smoke Migration
Crescent Square
VIA Design Architects, PC
Crescent Square • Low Income Housing • 80 Unit Single Room Occupancy • 4 Stories • Mixed Use: R-2, B & A-2 • Earthcraft (Pending)
Crescent Square Ventilation Strategy
Building: • Dedicated Outside Air Unit • Energy Recovery Units: • Continuous, Balanced Ventilation & Exhaust Ducted to Each Unit • Intermittent Range Hood Exhaust
Crescent Square Ventilation Strategy
Pros: • ERV + Dehumidification Unit Control Building Humidity • Energy Recovery Saves Energy • Continuous Ventilation to Building Cons: • Increased Cost of Ductwork
Crescent Square Built-Up DOA Unit
Built-up Outdoor Air System with an ERV + Split A/C Unit.
• Cost Effective Outdoor Air Humidity Control
System Testing and Commissioning
• Build it Tight and Ventilate Right! • Building Air Leakage Testing • Duct Leakage Testing
Summary
• Built it Tight and Ventilate Right • Best Ventilation Strategy Varies Based on Building and Unit Size • Continuous Ventilation Preferred • Dedicated Ventilation Has Many Advantages • Air and Duct Sealing Important