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The 110,000 SF Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics combines a rehabilitation of an existing historic building, maintaining and restoring the south and west facades, with a significant addition to its north. The building houses a 120-seat auditorium, classrooms, undergraduate meeting rooms, a forum with a seating capacity of 72, and Political Science and Economics departments faculty offices.

AHA provided LEED Administration, LEED MEP Documentation, and MEP/FP Design services. The design re-captures roof drainage, foundation drainage, air-conditioning condensation, and “cooled” steam condensate to flush toilets; uses the steam condensate via heat exchanger for snow melting; incorporates HVAC system energy recovery, airside economizer and CO2 control ventilation for intermittently occupied public spaces; the HVAC systems also include heating and cooling active chilled beams to enhance comfort conditions in office and classroom areas.