THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

The American University (AU) is a private research university located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Its main campus spans 90 acres, has eight schools and colleges and more than 14,000 students. One of AU’s top priorities is an ongoing focus on energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability, which is reflected in initiatives across its entire campus.

To this end, three of their buildings— the Asbury Central Plant, Hall of Science, and Sports Center—were targeted for controls and equipment upgrades. Each facility had unique controls, dehumidification, comfort, and energy-efficiency challenges that needed to be addressed.

Albireo Energy—formerly EMS Technologies— is an Automated Logic dealer in Crofton, Maryland. Albireo specializes in providing intuitive, innovative building solutions and services, and has set new standards for design, installation and service of building automation systems.

Three unique buildings... three successful controls solutions from Automated Logic.

Asbury Central Plant - Following the facility’s initial LTHW conversion by Albireo, ongoing controls and building automation system (BAS) upgrade initiatives using Automated Logic products helped AU’s building automation team to manage and monitor more than 12,000 building automation data points which control temperatures and air flow throughout campus buildings.

Hall of Science - This state-of-the-art facility houses AU’s biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, neuroscience departments, and animal vivariums. Automated Logic sensors and controllers maintain a healthy environment by delivering 100% fresh outside air while meeting each department’s unique temperature, humidity and comfort requirements.

Reeves Aquatic Center - With two pools, an eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool and a three-lane 20-yard teaching pool, the center required more aggressive dehumidification, temperature and fresh air control. To accomplish this, Automated Logic sensors and controls were installed to precisely monitor and manage humidity, temperature, discharge air temperature, supply fan and compressor status.