Andrew J. Desiderio, P.E., P.C. was retained by
the Facilities Department
of Columbia University for two projects involving St. Paul’s
Chapel. The first project included the
design of a ventilation system for the basement toilets, kitchen and art
gallery. This chapel was constructed in
1904 and does not allow sufficient space for the necessary ductwork and
fans. In addition, it was necessary to
install an exterior exhaust louver while not affecting the facade of the
building.
The University
then requested a ventilation system for the meeting room located on the west
end of the basement. Effective
ventilation includes the imposition of outside air into a space, thus a heating
and
cooling system was necessary to maintain
comfortable space conditions. This was
accomplished
via use of the University tunnel system as a means of exhausting the area and
the design of a compact heating and cooling system within the confines of the
area housing the compressor for the pipe organ.
Andrew J. Desiderio, P.E., P.C. designed a new
chemistry laboratory in room 412 of the Havemeyer Building to be used by
Professor V. Cornish, PhD. The new organic chemistry
laboratory was housed in a former storage closet and included three new exhaust
hoods, work benches and an integral student desktop work area with telephone and
computer networking connections.
Andrew J. Desiderio,
P.E., P.C. was retained by Columbia
University
to design new laboratories, classrooms and a computer laboratory for the
Chemical Engineering Department. Previously, we had performed a study of the
laboratory fume hood exhaust system to determine the feasibility of adding new
laboratory hoods to the system. We also
assisted Columbia
University
in evaluating a new, low airflow hood developed by LabCrafters for use in this laboratory, as the existing exhaust
system did not have the capacity to add conventional hoods to the system.
This design effort also
included the conversion of a storage room into a computer center for the
chemical engineering students, other laboratories and instructional space.
Andrew J. Desiderio,
P.E., P.C. was retained by Columbia
University
to design new laboratories, classrooms and a computer laboratory for the
Chemical Engineering Department. Previously, we had performed a study of the
laboratory fume hood exhaust system to determine the feasibility of adding new
laboratory hoods to the system. We also
assisted Columbia
University
in evaluating a new, low airflow hood developed by LabCrafters for use in this laboratory, as the existing exhaust
system did not have the capacity to add conventional hoods to the system.
This design effort also
included the conversion of a storage room into a computer center for the
chemical engineering students, other laboratories and instructional space.
