The City of Irving selected Kinsman & Associates to design renovations at the Irving Civic Center. Their goal was to improve occupant comfort within the building and to improve the HVAC system reliability while reducing energy consumption.

Using the latest technology in computer simulation modeling, our engineers developed a building model that correlated with the Civic Center’s real utility consumption data. The correlated model revealed current operating problems and assisted in the evaluation of proposed projects. The model estimated that operating costs would be reduced by over one third once the proposed projects were completed.

Kinsman engineers then designed and monitored the construction of these recommended projects which included the replacement of two centrifugal chillers, replacement of one atmospheric boiler with four multi-stage high efficiency, modular boilers, renovation of a variable air volume air distribution system, installation of a vent cycle, replacement of condenser water piping, and the installation of an energy management system (EMS).