(1) Skyway Bridge HVAC Replacement ($603,000): The chilled beam cooling system serving the two skyway pedestrian bridges connected to the Nature Research Center has had poor performance and constant maintenance issues. This project will replace the chilled beams with standard ceiling mounted fan coil units, utilizing the existing fresh air duct. The existing building automation will be expanded to accommodate the new fan coils. This work may require replacement of the dropped ceiling and associated modifications to sprinkler heads and smoke detectors. (2) Rainwater Harvesting System Renovation ($863,000): The Nature Research Center is equipped with two rainwater harvesting systems, one for building water use and one for stormwater management/irrigation. At the time of the building's design, commercial rainwater harvesting was an emerging technology in the southeastern US.
