System Delivers Zoned Climate Control to Reduce Cooling Costs

Direct Expansion Solutions (DXS), a North American HVAC manufacturers’ representative that specializes in variable refrigerant flow (VRF) implementation and design, announced today it provided a customized HVAC system to The American Institute of Architects San Antonio (AIA San Antonio) Center for Architecture, located at 1344 South Flores Street in the historic SoFlo area near downtown San Antonio.

“AIA San Antonio is fortunate to have a partner as committed to our industry as DXS is,” said John Mize, 2014 AIA San Antonio President. “They provided their unique expertise and a cutting-edge VRF system for our former space at Pearl Brewery, so we were delighted to work with them again.”

VRF technology offers multiple benefits compared with traditional systems, including energy efficiency and easy design, installation, and maintenance. The ability to control the refrigerant flow throughout a building will benefit The Center for Architecture, allowing its multiple users to control the climate in their space and reduce energy costs. Ductless installation will prevent heat loss/gain for additional savings.

“Our challenge was to create a functional and sustainable system that will efficiently provide a high level of comfort in a multi-space building,” said Thomas McLaughlin, DXS principal. “Our creative solution uses VRF technology to enable climate control of individual spaces such as large meeting areas and smaller offices, maximizing efficiency and minimizing energy costs.”

As one of the few HVAC providers in the nation to exclusively specialize in VRF solutions, DXS works with engineers, architects and building owners to provide comprehensive support in the design, implementation and maintenance stages. Alamo Architects and OCO Architects provided the architectural design, and worked with Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, who designed the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) building systems. DXS also worked with Gillette, the mechanical contractor, to install Daikin VRV Systems, with a mix of indoor ducted and ductless units operated by Daikin controls. The system qualifies for CPS Energy’s newly released VRF energy rebate program.

“Some of our goals for this project were to create a space with a low energy footprint and low operational costs, especially since the space is used for a variety of purposes, including offices, meeting space and large events,” said Cleary Zimmermann’s director of building analytics, Nishant Kanapilly, LEED BD+C. “We kept initial costs down by re-using most of the existing duct work, partitions and equipment in our design. Additionally, Demand Controlled Ventilation using CO2 sensors allows the amount of outside air required to be reduced to a minimum when the spaces are not being used.”

About Direct Expansion Solutions
Direct Expansion Solutions (DXS) was founded in 2007 to develop a dedicated team of specialists to address the rapidly growing Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) segment of the air conditioning industry.  Due to the increasing demand for high efficiency and green building standards, DXS has experienced tremendous growth by helping owners and developers save time and money with the state-of-the-art Daikin VRV/VRF air conditioning system.  DXS serves Toronto and the state of Texas with offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.  The DXS experience includes nearly all market sectors from retail, office, residential, military, healthcare, educational and non-profit applications. For more information, visit https://dxseng.com/

About AIA San Antonio
AIA San Antonio is the fourth largest chapter of The American Institute of Architects in the state of Texas. The chapter serves the professional needs of 650 architects, associates and affiliate professionals working in fields allied to architecture in the following counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzalez, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson and Zavala.

Organizationally, AIA San Antonio is a professional association incorporated as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the state of Texas.

About Cleary Zimmermann Engineers
Cleary Zimmermann Engineers is a consulting engineering firm offering professional services tailored for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) building systems, including MEP Design, Commissioning, Building Analytics, Technology and Water/Wastewater services. Our heritage spans over three decades and consists of a diverse portfolio of challenging and inspiring projects in both public and private sectors across Texas and the United States, such as facilities for healthcare, higher education, K-12, municipal, federal, research and corporate clients. The hallmark of our culture is simply relationship-oriented client service.  By virtue of diligent professional development and the most advanced technology available, we consistently deliver excellence. For more information, please visit www.ClearyZimmermann.com.

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