CUBA TOWNSHIP BLDG. ADDITION, BARRINGTON, IL

The project  consisted of a 1,700 sq. ft. addition to an existing Township facility in  Illinois, including renovations and modifications to portions of the existing building. 3S MEP+S provided the mechanical and plumbing design services,  delivering a coordinated building systems solution that integrated seamlessly with the existing infrastructure.

For the mechanical design,  detailed load calculations and an evaluation of the existing HVAC systems  were performed to determine available capacity. Several new office areas were  successfully served by the existing HVAC equipment after verifying system capability  and compliance with design requirements. A new HVAC system was designed for  the conference room addition, utilizing ductwork routed from the floor below to efficiently serve the new space while coordinating with architectural and  structural constraints. A new furnace was also incorporated to provide  heating for the building addition.

The plumbing design included the  addition of a new drinking fountain connected to the existing domestic water  distribution system. A new sewage ejector pit was designed in the basement to  serve floor drains and associated drainage fixtures within a new storage area  and other renovated spaces. Existing utility infrastructure was evaluated and  utilized wherever feasible to minimize construction costs and disruption.

Natural gas system modifications  included the use of the existing gas meter to serve the new furnace, existing  emergency generator, and a new generator. Gas piping calculations were  performed using demand diversity principles to optimize pipe sizing while  ensuring adequate gas supply to all connected equipment under peak operating  conditions.

The project required careful  coordination between new and existing building systems, load analysis,  utility assessments, and integration of mechanical and plumbing  infrastructure to support the building expansion and renovation while  maintaining efficient and code-compliant operation.

One of the primary electrical  design challenges for this project was the detailed assessment of the  existing electrical utility infrastructure to maximize the use of available  power distribution systems for the renovated/newly added areas and equipment.  A power distribution and lighting control design was developed to satisfy  both applicable code requirements and the client's operational needs.

The project involved utilizing  existing panels to serve renovated/newly added spaces and equipment. This  required a thorough evaluation of existing electrical distribution equipment  to identify available spare circuits and capacity, ensuring that additional  loads could be accommodated without exceeding the existing service ratings.  In addition, a new generator system was designed with the existing standby power system, enabling emergency and backup power support for the entire  facility.

With all  3S MEP+S projects, a primary focus is on integrating MEP and structural  designs with the construction and architectural partners and the end-users to minimize the need for design adjustments or revisions during the construction  process. Design teams from 3S MEP+S actively engage with all stakeholders to identify potential conflicts and optimize the overall system layout. Our  teams are exceptionally proficient at harmonizing essential building elements  for successful outcomes.

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