Challenge

The Orland Park Health and Fitness Center is an 80,000-square-foot fitness and therapy facility that includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, aerobics studios, elevated walking track, and therapy suite. The building relies on a combination of indoor air handling units and rooftop units to provide ventilation, heating, and cooling throughout the facility. Cooling is delivered through direct expansion rooftop units and a chiller that supplies chilled water to air handling units, while heating is provided through gas-fired systems.

Much of this equipment has reached or exceeded its expected service life. Several key HVAC components, including air handling units, rooftop units, boilers, and the chiller, are approximately 20 years old and are approaching or past their life expectancy. The facility required a detailed assessment and a clear replacement strategy to maintain reliable climate control and support the diverse environments within the fitness center.

Solution

Valdes Architecture & Engineering conducted an assessment of the existing mechanical equipment and developed recommendations for system upgrades. Based on this evaluation, Valdes prepared comprehensive bidding documents to support the replacement of critical HVAC infrastructure throughout the facility.

The scope includes replacing three aging air handling units that support general ventilation, a chiller that provides chilled water to the air handling systems, and two rooftop units that deliver direct expansion cooling. The project also includes replacing two gas-fired boilers that provide domestic hot water and operate with a large storage tank, as well as two make-up air units that support proper ventilation and building pressure control. These improvements are designed to restore system reliability and ensure the facility’s mechanical systems continue to support the varied spaces within the complex.

Impact

By planning the replacement of aging HVAC equipment, the project helps ensure that the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center can continue to provide a comfortable and healthy indoor environment for visitors and staff. Upgraded mechanical systems will improve system reliability, support consistent ventilation and temperature control, and position the facility for more efficient operation over the long term.

Services

Architecture

Mechanical

Electrical