MEP engineering for this natatorium includes a rooftop pool dehumidification unit with heat and energy recovery to condition the space and pre-treat outside air. The design also reuses condensate for pool water and incorporates fabric air distribution and energy recovery for non-natatorium systems.
2RW provided the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design for this project. The HVAC system featured a packaged rooftop air-cooled pool dehumidification unit (PDU) with natural gas-fired hot water heating which provides environmental space conditioning for the natatorium and incorporates heat recovery to pool water and energy recovery for pre-conditioning of outside air. Condensate from the PDU is returned to the pool water treatment system to minimize the need for make-up water. Fabric air dispersion ducts are used for air supply within the natatorium as a cost-effective and colorful alternative to metal ducts. Energy recovery also is incorporated for non-natatorium air systems.
An effective HVAC system for the natatorium was provided at the lowest possible cost. To help achieve this goal, the PDU was a packaged unit that allowed placement on a single roof curb with exposed exterior ducts that tuck beneath the natatorium roof to enter the space.
Rosney Company Architects
