AirFixture - Air Tower - Air Handling Unit (AHU)
An AHU is a component of an HVAC system that is used to regulate and circulate air. It is generally a large metal box that contains the following parts: Blower, Heating and cooling elements, Filter racks or chambers, Fans, Duct silencers, Dampers, Humidifiers, OA / RA mixing box.
The primary function of the unit is to take in air from the outside, mix it with return air then condition it, and supply it to a certain area of a building as supply air. It can serve to regulate temperature, humidity, air movement and air cleanliness.
What is an Air Tower? – An air tower is a compact, vertically-oriented downblast air handling unit designed to minimize equipment and mechanical room space. Air tower units are specifically designed for use with UFAD (Underfloor Air Distribution) HVAC systems.
When to use an Air Tower? – Air towers can be used in all sizes of buildings.
Where are AHUs located in the building? – These air handling units can be located on the roof, in the basement or on the floors of the building.
Where are Air Towers located?: The Air Towers are typically located at the edges of the building core.
AIRFIXTURE AHUS CAN BE USED TO:
- Slash building energy costs
- Increase useable square footage when coupled with raised access flooring
- Boost occupancy satisfaction rates with better temperature control
- Meet LEED and WELL IAQ standards with ease
- CUT BUILDING ENERGY COSTS BY UP TO 20% : Having a single outdated unit on the roof of your commercial building is killing efficiency and wasting money. Multi-story return ducts can create pressure imbalances in your building . Multiple AHU units placed throughout your building heat, cool, and condition different zones – leading to much higher efficiency.BOOST PROFITS BY TRADING MECHANICAL SPACE FOR PROFITABLE RENTABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE : Too much space dedicated to mechanical equipment is taking away from square footage that you could sell or rent out – compact AHU units coupled with raised access flooring reduces the amount of duct work needed. For every 12 floors in your commercial building you would open up 1 more floor for higher profits.
- REDUCE VACANCY RATES BY KEEPING OCCUPANTS MORE COMFORTABLE : Old and outdated HVAC systems are leading to excessive dust, pollen, smoke, and other toxic substances that can cause major health issues and discomfort for your occupants. Bad air conditioning is a leading cause of tenant dissatisfaction. AHU’s take fresh air from the outside, condition it and heat or cool it – then discharge the used and dirty air to the outside of your building.
- INCREASE RESALE VALUE BY GETTING LEED CERTIFIED ; Buyers will pay an average of 10-31% more for a LEED-certified property – AirFixture AHU’s are designed to easily meet these standards so you can get a higher ROI for your commercial building.