Managing medical records is now largely electronic, requiring computer space rather than shelf space. Kaiser took advantage of a previously established, yet unused, data center in Napa. Although there was primary cooling capacity available, how it was distributed and controlled did not satisfy the Kaiser requirements. Center chilled water capacity also needed expansion, necessitating additional equipment and infrastructure.
A clever water distribution system was envisioned by Syska Hennessy Group, but the challenge was how to incorporate the vast amount of piping into an existing footprint with uncertain as-built conditions. ACCO assisted this by providing 3-dimensional models that integrated structural elements and HVAC equipment.
Vital to the successful outcome of the project is the use of ACCO Controls Division for integrating critical information. Kaiser worked closely with ACCO to assure the system aided in their managerial operation procedures. Not only is system information contained in the Automated Logic System, but alarms page Control (ALC) technicians.

Project Team

• Owner - Kaiser Permanente
  
• Architect - Hawley Peterson & Snyder
• Mechanical Engineer - Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.
  
• Mechanical / Controls Contractor - ACCO Engineered Systems
• General Contractor - DPR Construction