Temple renovation project requires working within building’s limitations

Location: Streamwood, Illinois

Services: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Category: Religious
Area: 8,300 sq. ft.
Software: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, HAP 5.11

The renovation project for a Hindu temple in Streamwood required 3S MEP + Structural to design the MEP systems for a new space inside an existing building. The space included small temples, dining areas, a kitchen, a library, and more.

Heating and cooling requirements were determined through heat-load calculations. The ductwork layout, using the existing RTU, optimized the distribution of conditioned air throughout the temple.

A focus was the kitchen exhaust, modifying the existing hood system to provide effective ventilation and air quality.

The mechanical team’s design for HVAC in the large, open meeting space in the temple provided comfortable air conditioning while working within the limitations of the existing building structure and meeting functional and aesthetic needs.

Load calculations determined the necessary electrical demand and ensured that the electrical system could support the temple’s activities. The challenge was in coordinating the existing service supply and panels, verifying the connected loads, and ensuring that the electrical system could accommodate the required loads while maintaining safety and complying with applicable codes.

The plumbing team designed a gas piping system to safely distribute gas within the building. The team also addressed the need to size the temple kitchen’s grease interceptor to the amount of grease generated.

With all 3S MEP projects, a primary focus is integrating MEP and structural designs with the construction and architectural partners and the end-users to minimize the need for design adjustments or revisions during the construction process. Design teams from 3S MEP actively engage with all stakeholders to identify potential conflicts and optimize overall system layout. Our teams are exceptionally proficient at harmonizing essential building elements for successful outcomes.