• Venable Center Durham, NC

    Baumann Consulting completed a building enclosure and energy audit studies for a historically significant campus of buildings that included century old masonry structures. Using the findings and deep network of professionals, the team developed design documents included in a request for proposals from North Carolina-based contractors.

PROJECT FACTS

LOCATION

Durham, NC

PROJECT CATEGORY

Commercial

CLIENT

Facility Capital Partners

SIZE

85,886 ft² | 7,979 m²

YEAR

2016 - 2018

SERVICES

Building Enclosure Commissioning, ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit, Construction Management

The Venable Center was originally built as a tobacco warehouse in the early 1900s and is now a mixed-use commercial office space that includes laboratories. The historic masonry portions of the 3-building property was first inspected utilizing thermography. Taking advantage of cold weather conditions, Baumann’s engineers utilized an infrared camera to identify sources of water infiltration, brick spalling and sources of air infiltration through historic grates. Recommendations included:

  • Replacing the roof of one of the buildings
  • Sealing the historic grates while maintain their architectural uniqueness
  • Repair flashing, coping and damaged brick

Baumann then conducted an ASHRAE Level II energy audit and brought in historic masonry expert partner. The results of the energy audit generated additional recommendations for improving the property and provided budgeting numbers for future maintenance.

As of beginning of 2018, the project team has created design and construction documentation and product specifications for replacing the roof of one of the buildings, repairing coping and flashing on the roof of a second building, and repairing portions of the historic masonry. Baumann will coordinate the bidding process to select qualified local contractors, for the renovation of this historic building.

Another phase of work is expected for 2018-2019 to continue implementation of energy conservation measures recommended in the energy audit.

[:de]The Venable Center was originally built as a tobacco warehouse in the early 1900s and is now a mixed-use commercial office space that includes laboratories. The historic masonry portions of the 3-building property was first inspected utilizing thermography. Taking advantage of cold weather conditions, Baumann’s engineers utilized an infrared camera to identify sources of water infiltration, brick spalling and sources of air infiltration through historic grates. Recommendations included:

  • Replacing the roof of one of the buildings
  • Sealing the historic grates while maintain their architectural uniqueness
  • Repair flashing, coping and damaged brick

Baumann then conducted an ASHRAE Level II energy audit and brought in historic masonry expert partner. The results of the energy audit generated additional recommendations for improving the property and provided budgeting numbers for future maintenance.

As of beginning of 2018, the project team has created design and construction documentation and product specifications for replacing the roof of one of the buildings, repairing coping and flashing on the roof of a second building, and repairing portions of the historic masonry. Baumann will coordinate the bidding process to select qualified local contractors, for the renovation of this historic building.

Another phase of work is expected for 2018-2019 to continue implementation of energy conservation measures recommended in the energy audit.

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