McKenney’s replaced four multi-zone air handlers at an art museum on the campus of one of the world’s leading research universities.

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cKenney’s replaced four
multi-zone air handlers at an art
museum on the campus of one
of the world’s leading research universities.
The Challenge
The McKenney’s team had to devise innova-
tive strategies to perform the HVAC work
without compromising the integrity of the
museum’s artwork, artifacts and day-to-day
operations. Maintaining temperature and
humidity control in the museum was critical
along with addressing worker comfort in a
hot, congested attic—the location designated
for the new air handlers.
The Solution
The team used small fan coil units to tempo-
rarily cool vital areas of the museum and the
attic space. To avoid any possible damage to
museum displays, the four new air handler
units were lifted by crane to the roof where
workers brought them into the attic. In addition,
the team included variable air volume capabil-
ity and robust filtration to the HVAC system.
The Results
The museum stayed open during the entire
HVAC installation. Museum displays were
protected and staff and visitors now enjoy
a consistent, comfortable environment.
Keeping History Cool and Comfortable
Project Name
žž University Museum
HVAC Improvements
Project Location
žž Atlanta, Georgia
Project Team
žž Owner: Private University
žž Engineer: NPB Engineers
žž Subcontractor: McKenney’s, Inc.
Specializations
Sheet Metal Shop Prefab
Markets
žž Education
žž Public Assembly &
Places of Worship
žž Historic Preservation
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