University of California Berkeley

A 100-year-old classroom and office building was renovated with new HVAC and duct configurations. The spacious auditorium includes new vents above the ceiling that supply fresh air to the building..

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Featured Project: Educational

Location: University of California Berkeley, Wheeler Hall

Designer: John Galen Howard

Architects: Hamilton + Aitken Architects

Size: 122,700 square feet

Description: new HVAC and duct configurations. The spacious auditorium includes new vents above the ceiling that supply fresh air to the building.

The 100-year-old classroom and office building was transformed with modern systems for air heating and cooling, telecommunications, roofing and waterproofing, plus new elevators, improved accessibility, and efficient lighting. Gone are the century-old fans that failed to adequately push air through Wheeler. On warm days, the lecture hall would easily heat up to 80-plus degrees, and there was effectively no ventilation. These new systems and building renovations will improve the comfort and physical experience of the space for faculty, students and staff.