The installation of a new HVAC system required some creative thinking as we needed to route ductwork around the old wooden frame structure while still ensuring we met current code requirements. In a building such as this, many novel ideas are generated upon first inspection. For instance, a VRV system was considered as it would help to transfer energy from one area of the building to another which can result in significant cost savings and reduce the annual load on the building by 50%. However, it was considered cost prohibitive for the project.

To stop seasonal flooding, we installed weeping tiles that drained into a sump pit allowing for the seasonal discharge of stormwater into the sanitary system (in the winter) and parking lot porch (in the summer) as per EPCOR guidelines. Old incandescent lighting was replaced with LED lights to reduce power usage as well as to meet the needs of any new tenants.

The undersized electrical service, with its obsolete knob & tube and aluminum wiring, was replaced with a modern, properly-sized 3-phase service. There is sufficient power to plug-in electric vehicles in the parking lot, and the unsightly overhead wires to the building were replaced with hidden underground wiring.