Tenant health and safety are at the top of every office building owner's mind. At City Center indoor air is carefully managed through a complex filtration system that eliminates pollution, smoke, and microbes via a robust use of sensors and extensive cleaning. City Center has collaborated closely with H.T. Lyons, a full-service and award-winning mechanical contractor, to consult on creating indoor environments with enhanced building filtration and provide turn-key solutions to your evolving operational challenges.
Commercial buildings with high-efficiency particulate air filters (MERV 13 or higher) are 99.97% effective against pathogens (including viruses) measured against the industry standard of 0.3 microns or larger.
RECOMMENDATIONS
ASHRAE RECOMMENDATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
- Increased Building Fresh Air Intake
- Improved Central HVAC Filtration
- Increased System Running Hours
- Maintain Temperature and Humidity
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
CITY CENTER AIMS TO ENSURE HIGH LEVELS OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY ACROSS A BUILDING’S LIFETIME THROUGH DIVERSE STRATEGIES.
- City Center’s Building’s HVAC Systems adhere to ASHRAE 62.1. This WELL feature requires projects to bring in fresh air from the outside through mechanical and/or natural means to dilute human- and product generated air pollutants.
- Our HVAC systems were designed and are maintained to operate 24/7, using the ASHRAE 62.1 standard to control indoor air quality. They utilize as much fresh air intake as the system will allow under the following WELL standard.
- Operations during business hours: maintain the following indoor temperatures: Summer 73–75°F & Winter 70–74°F.
- Operations during business hours: maintain the following indoor temperatures: Summer 73–75°F & Winter 70–74°F.
- Our main Air Handling Unit (AHU) filters have been upgraded to MERV 13 and are replaced on a quarterly basis.
