Farmhouse complex in Canada features geothermal energy and variety of spaces

Location: Ontario, Canada 
Services: Mechanical 
Category: Single family residential 
Area: 18,900 sq. ft.
Software: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Enscape, HAP 5.11, Revit

This large farmhouse in Ontario has geothermal heating and, in addition to the main house, a barn, caretaker house, greenhouse and garage among its total space of almost 19,000 square feet.

Modeling for all the spaces involved in the Macdonald Farmhouse project was provided by 3S MEP + Structural.

Our mechanical engineers calculated the ventilation air requirements for the geothermal water source heat pump.

The closed-loop geothermal system design is based on soil conductivity and moisture level for the optimum size of the loop. We also added a closed loop radiant system for the floor heating and selected the optimum sized pellet boiler to meet client requirements.

The team also provided the mechanical design for the central heating, water, wastewater, filtration and chlorination systems in the pools and spa area.

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.