R. E. Dimond and Associates, Inc.

Campus Solar Installation – Northside Middle School and Taylorsville Elementary Bartholomew County School Corporation

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Bartholomew County School Corporation chose R.E. Dimond and Associates to design solar systems for two of their schools: The Northside Middle School which features a 300 kW, 1008 module roof-mounted solar photovoltaic PV system, and the Taylorsville Elementary School which features a 200 kW, 672 module roof-mounted solar photovoltaic PV system.

Over a one-year period, the Northside Middle School PV system generated 454 MWh which offset energy costs by $45,400, and the Taylorsville Elementary School PV system generated 249 MWh which offset energy costs by $24,900. The schools incorporated the solar monitoring system in a school-wide program that compliments their STEM education curriculum.

Tri-North Middle School Monroe County Community Schools

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Size 156,000 SF  New Construction

Construction Completion  2021

Building Project Summary

Design
The Tri-North Middle School design utilizes next-generation learning elements including an open media center, collaboration spaces, and small group rooms throughout the building. Teachers and administrators had expressed the need for spaces to be flexible and adaptable to a rapidly changing educational world.

Challenge
The Middle School is a new school being constructed on the same site as the existing school building, which was completely functional throughout construction. A focus on energy efficiency required extensive building modeling to review all HVAC system options.

Solution
R.E. Dimond and Associates’ mechanical team designed a  closed-loop geothermal system with terminal heat pumps and energy recovery ventilators to meet energy efficiency goals.  The electrical department designed roof-mounted solar arrays and utilized LED lighting for the socially responsible school district.

Eagle Branch Library – Indianapolis Public Library

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Eagle Branch library

Exceeding the goal of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for Indy PL’s Eagle Branch

Indianapolis library patrons enjoy one of the newest standalone branches on Indianapolis’ westside with design services by R.E. Dimond and Associates for the mechanical, electrical, solar photo-voltaic (PV), plumbing, and fire suppression systems.

The Indianapolis Public Library challenged the design team to meet a goal of LEEDv4 Silver Certification in energy and resource conservation and design a sustainable system with a limited budget. We exceeded those and achieved LEEDv4 Gold Certification.

The library is one of Indianapolis Public Library’s newest stand-alone facilities. The new 20,000 SF building replaces a much smaller location which served the public since 1970.

  • The new Eagle Branch Public Library is located on 3.66 acres on Indianapolis’ West Side demographical area.
  • The location provides improved visibility for the library.
  • The expanded branch offers group study rooms, a 100-seat community meeting room, a computer lab, and more spaces for children and teen programs.
  • The facility is fully ADA accessible and has easy access to public transportation.

Overview

  • Project: Eagle Branch library
  • Location: 3905 Moller Road, Indianapolis
  • Client: Indianapolis Public Library
  • Cost: $7.9 million
  • Project size: 20,000 SF
  • Goal: LEED certification and expansion

Originally in pursuit of LEED Silver certification, the Eagle Branch Library has implemented energy efficient equipment that is anticipated to save the Library over $10,000 per year in operating costs resulting in a LEEDv4 Gold Certification.

Resource-sipping lights and plumbing fixtures saves money and resources

Inside the Eagle Branch library
Inside the Eagle Branch library

Safer exterior lighting

Lighting of the library features LED lighting throughout the building’s interior and exterior site.

Maximum natural light inside

Full-length windows offer natural lighting along with interior lighting design to provide optimum lighting throughout the facility.

28% less water usage

Plumbing design incorporated the use of low flow water fixtures, resulting in a 28% reduction in water consumption annually compared to those of standard flow fixtures.

Rising to the challenge of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for Indy PL’s Eagle Branch with solar power

Solar panels at Indy PL Eagle Branch
A 66.2kW roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system provides approximately 75% of the branch’s electricity needs.

The challenges in meeting the requirements for LEED certification were accomplished by utilizing

  • Variable-air-volume (VAV) air terminal units with hot water heating coils,
  • Coupled with a direct expansion (DX) air-handling unit (AHU).
  • The mechanical system includes a heating water plant comprised of high efficiency condensing boilers.
  • A perimeter heating system provides the Indianapolis Public Library with a high level of temperature control while ensuring comfort to patrons in rooms with large expanses of glass.
  • A 66.2kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system mounted on the roof, which provides 75% of the branch’s electricity needs.

Hamilton County Community Corrections Photovoltaic System

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Completed 2018

R.E. Dimond and Associates prepared mechanical and electrical plans and specifications for the Hamilton County Community Corrections facility. This project included a new heating water system and the addition of solar panels.

The panels are placed on the roofs of the jail, work release building, juvenile detention facility, woman’s annex, and the administrative building in Noblesville. Solar panels are also arrayed on county-owned land nearby and provide enough energy to air-condition and heat the jail and county health department buildings.

As one of the largest solar installations in the state, the Hamilton County Corrections project 9300 solar panels that will generate enough electricity to power about 500 homes and save millions of dollars in utility costs.

 

 

 

Monroe County Community School Corporation Templeton Elementary

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Completed 2018

R.E. Dimond and Associates is proud to be on the design team for Monroe County Community School Corporation’s Energy Use Reduction program. Templeton Elementary is replacing existing lighting with LED fixtures, installing occupancy sensors and solar panels on the roof which help reduce energy consumption.

Liberty Fund Headquarters

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Construction Cost
$22,000,000

Size
 63,000 SF new construction

Construction Completion
Winter,  2016

Building Project Summary:

R.E. Dimond was proud to be selected to join the design team for Liberty Fund’s new headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, which centers around a library of special collections.

R.E. Dimond provided the MEP design for an energy-efficient geothermal system utilizing water source heat pumps and energy recovery units. Challenges included discovering an unanticipated quantity of on-site limestone when installing the geothermal well field, while an unusually high water table provided additional heat transfer through the underground system. This system uses an estimated 30% less energy than conventional HVAC systems. In addition, a dry chemical fire suppression system protects Liberty Fund’s historical archive of materials.

Electrical services included the design of LED lighting and control systems throughout the building and incorporating standby power and a complete fire alarm system.

Liberty Fund is a non-profit foundation that promotes a deeper understanding of liberty around the world.

Winner of a 2017 Indy Chamber Monumental Award

 

Plainfield Fire Station 123

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Construction Cost

$5,000,000

Size

 22,000 SF

Construction Completed

 December 2011

Plainfield Fire Station 123 Energy Efficient Design

R. E. Dimond & Associates provided the complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing design for the Plainfield Fire Station 123 in Plainfield, Indiana.  Services provided by R. E. Dimond included security and fire alarm systems in addition to the standard HVAC design, lighting and electrical layout and plumbing design.

The station is designed to be energy efficient.  It is cooled by a geothermal system and much of the light is natural.  It uses energy-efficient lighting, is partially constructed of recycled products and water use is kept to a minimum with low flow toilets and faucets.

Station 123 has a capacity of 15 firefighters which includes extra staffing for emergencies such as flooding or to accommodate firefighters from other stations out-of-service because of crises.  This station will also be a training center with high-tech training room, areas simulating fires in tight spaces such as manholes and sewer pipes and a tower to learn rope-rescue techniques and ladder training.

Chase Legacy Center

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Construction Cost

 $11,000,000

Size

26,800 SF

Construction Completed

2012 LEED Certified August 2013

Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center 

The Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center was a collaborate effort between many entities working to provide a community center for the near eastside in Indianapolis. When the National Football League (NFL) awarded Indianapolis with the 2012 Super Bowl, it donated money towards a youth center which started the ball rolling. The 26,800 SF facility houses a full service fitness facility, state of the art media studio, mobile computer lab, educational greenhouse and garden, instructional kitchen and art studio. R.E. Dimond and Associates designed the mechanical, lighting and power, plumbing, and technology systems in the structure. This facility is expected to benefit 4,000 to 5,000 local residents with the programs offered. This building has a geothermal well system as well as a green roof.

Our Location

Located in the heart of Indianapolis, R.E. Dimond is an Indianapolis MEP engineering consulting firm.

We are easily accessible from major interstates around Indiana and offer large conference rooms suitable for hosting project meetings and free parking.

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Contact Bill Eisler, Executive Vice President, Mechanical Services – bill.eisler@redimond.com

732 N Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317.634.4672

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