Princeton University
Axias supports Loring Consulting Engineers on a term contract for planning and design tasks at Princeton University. Axias provides cost estimates for MEP-focused projects, including the following:
Campus Heating Conversion
Loring developed conceptual designs and schematic-level documents for heating system conversions from campus steam to low temperature hot water for four buildings in this heating group: Bloomberg Residential Hall, Lewis Thomas Laboratory, Princeton Neuroscience Institute, and Carl Icahn Laboratory. Axias prepared cost estimates based on the schematic design documents, which included mechanical and electrical drawings and narratives addressing demolition scope, equipment schedule, and piping distribution within the buildings.
Engineering Quad G Wing Exhaust Fans
The scope of work for Loring on this task was to study the existing rooftop exhaust system in this laboratory building and recommend options for improvement. The selected option was for replacement of all exhaust fans on the roof with a central cannon-type exhaust fan featuring a heat recovery loop system running from preheat coils in the basement to the roof fan. Axias provided cost estimates based on schematic design documents.
Forrestal Campus Heating System
Loring conducted a heating system concept study and cost comparison of design options for providing heating to three buildings at the Forrestal Campus: Powerhouse, Sayre Hall, and Gas Dynamics Lab/ Maintenance Building. The project scope included decommissioning of the existing steam boilers in the Powerhouse and review of efficient alternatives to serve the three remote buildings. Axias prepared cost estimates during the concept study for three design options: 1) new stand-alone condensing boilers in the Powerhouse; 2) small boilers in the remote buildings; and 3) energy captured and delivered from the High-Performance Computing Center.