Client: Looney Ricks Kiss Architects
           Memphis, TN

New main library with stacks, reading rooms, Memphis/Shelby County Archive Room, computer room, TV and radio studios, and central atrium. Total area is 330,000 SF; construction was $43 million, completed in 2001.

Mechanical and Electrical Profile:

• Variable air volume air systems
• Variable flow hydronic systems
• Humidifier at all AHU's
• Water-side HVAC economizer
• Heat wheel energy recovery for OSA/exhaust
• 4-pipe HVAC with 18 AHU's
• (4) gas-fired hot water boilers, 10,400 MBH total
• (2) electric centrifugal chillers, 1,200 tons total
• Sprinkler protection with 1500 GPM fire pump
• 750 KW emergency generator
• 277/480 volt electrical service with 4,200 KW demand
• Raised floor for electrical distribution in public spaces