Some Expensive Air

The most expensive single component of our design was not very sexy. In order to reach our goal of Silver LEED certification, we invested in a highly efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Our Mitsubishi system is a "smart" system, able to heat one room while cooling another, and to recover energy from previously heated "stale" air to reduce the cost of heating "fresh" air. As they installed the impressive ductwork on all floors, our rooms started to look smaller. The system alone cost over $277,000, not including installation (more than the Firehouse cost us to purchase)!