Ross & Baruzzini designed the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a new residence hall at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. The building is roughly 65,000-sf and houses 220 beds in traditional double, triple, and quad bedrooms, with community bathrooms, lounges, studies and a chapel. The HVAC system will consist primarily of fan coil units, with cooling provided from the campus chilled water loop, heating provided by the campus steam system (via hot water heat exchangers), and ventilation air provided by central air handling units with total enthalpy heat recovery wheels.
(Photos courtesy of Sam Fentress.)