PURDY'S WHARF (FOURTH YEAR CAPSTONE PROJECT)
Located on the Halifax Waterfront, Purdy’s Wharf is at a prime location to become the heart of downtown Halifax for the entire community through a revitalization of the space. An adaptive re-use of the space could realize these goals, with a deep energy retrofit significantly improving the buildings’ operational performance.
The deep energy retrofit will improve the efficiency of the building, allow for operational cost savings, and address multiple of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The goals addressed include 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, 13 – Climate Action, 14 – Life Below Water​ (United Nations Development Programme, 2023)​.
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Software used: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Unreal Engine
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Project Date: August 2023
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Team: Andy Xu, Nicholas Sterner, Taylor Forrest, Anisa Wright
PROJECT TEAM
Andy Xu
Mechanical Systems
HVAC Systems
Fire Protection
Lighting Systems
Revit
Taylor Forrest
Project Manager
Project Management
Building Envelope
Architecture
AutoCAD
Nicholas Sterner
Building Science
Building Envelope
Energy Analysis
Photovoltaics
Rhino
Anisa Wright
Architecture
Architecture
Visualization
Poster Design & Layout
Unreal Engine
PURDY'S WHARF
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
A key component to the retrofit of Purdy's Wharf involves it's HVAC systems. Retrofitting the HVAC system of the building was a comprehensive endeavor that significantly enhanced its overall performance. By integrating modern, energy-efficient components and employing advanced control systems, I revamped the HVAC infrastructure. Upgrading to high-efficiency units, implementing smart thermostats, and enhancing insulation were pivotal steps taken to optimize energy consumption.
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Designed to the compliance of NBC, ASHARE 62.1 and ASHRAE 62.2
FIRE PROTECTION
Our fire suppression system is unique since we are using seawater to protect our building. The fire sprinklers are connected to a dry-pipe pre-action system, which ensures that when a fire occurs, only the unit with the activated sprinkler will disperse water. This reduces the cost of the re-commissioning process as well as minimizes corrosion in the system post-fire. Stainless steel, carbon steel and PVC pipes were chosen to reduce corrosion.
The goal of this new system is to reduce overall demand on municipal water which will lead to long term cost reductions.
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Designed to the compliance of NBC and NFPA 13.