Project Details

WFT Engineering was awarded a sole source, small business contract as the prime designer for the renovation of NIH Building No. 3, following the successful renovation of NIH Building No. 2. Utilizing our experience from the design of Building No. 2, WFT Engineering managed the implementation/ revalidation of the A/E design including systems solutions that were tested and proven on NIH Building No. 2. Complex HVAC systems included variable flow, tertiary, chilled water; steam to hot water converters and variable flow pumping systems. The airside system design included a custom built, central station, variable flow air handling unit and VAV terminals with hot water terminal reheat. The electrical design included new medium voltage service, network transformers, network protectors, double-ended switchgear and feeder bus duct distribution panels, all of which required branch circuitry. The project also included the design of telephone and LAN distribution systems in accordance with The NIH Design Requirements Manual. The project is being designed to have LEED Silver certification and comply with the latest federal security requirements.