St Johns Place Family Center Brooklyn NY
St. John’s Place Family Center: Comprehensive Retrofit for Enhanced Living
St. John’s Place Family Center, located at 1604, 1620, and 1630 St. John’s Place in Brooklyn, NY, consists of three buildings originally constructed in the 1920s. Currently undergoing extensive energy efficiency upgrades and retrofitting, these buildings continue to serve as vital resources for families experiencing homelessness.
Project Background
Settlement Housing Fund developed the St. John’s Place Family Center in 1990 as an alternative to welfare hotels. For over 30 years, the Family Center has provided apartment-style shelter for families experiencing homelessness, as well as social services, such as day care and help securing permanent housing. The three buildings that make up St. John’s Place Family Center began full renovations in 2022, focusing on enhancing energy performance and improving the living conditions for senior residents.
Project Details
The retrofit includes updates to improve energy efficiency and the installation of eFlow-CAR Ceiling Fire Damper Assemblies. These upgrades ensure the buildings meet contemporary standards while continuing to provide safe and comfortable accommodations. eFlow collaborated directly with the contractor Skilled Mechanical to supply this project.
Stakeholders and Roles
Key contributors to the project include:
- Engineer: Joselow & Associates
- Architect: EQ Architecture
- Developer: Settlement Housing Fund
- Contractor: Skilled Mechanical
Technical Insights
The project involves the installation of eFlow Constant Airflow Regulators (CARs). Products installed are 4” CARs set to 30 CFM in 6″x6″ Ceiling Fire Damper Assemblies, ensuring optimal ventilation and safety.
Benefits of Installing Constant Airflow Regulators
- Improved Indoor Air Quality: Ensures a steady flow of fresh air, reducing indoor pollutants.
- Energy Efficiency: Helps in reducing heating and cooling costs by ensuring optimal airflow.
- Enhanced Comfort: Provides a healthier living environment for residents.
Conclusion
The retrofit of St. John’s Place Family Center demonstrates the importance of modernizing facilities to meet current energy and safety standards while preserving their essential role in the community. By integrating eFlow Constant Airflow Regulators, the project enhances the quality of life for its residents.
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eFlow-CAR FACTS
eFlow-CAR is a simple solution to balancing ventilation systems. Constant Airflow Regulator is a device that automatically regulates airflows in ventilation systems to constant levels. The passive control element responds to duct pressure, and requires no electric sensors, pneumatic sensors or controls. eFlow-CARs promote high indoor air quality and energy savings.
- UL 2043 Classified
- Composed of fire resistant UL 94 ABS plastic
- Diameters offered: 3”, 4″, 5”, 6”, 8″, 10″
- Operating Pressure Range: 0.08 to 2.4 in w.g. (20-600Pa)
- Airflow settings: 15-765 CFM
- Temperature Limits: -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C)
- Suitable for both supply and exhaust applications
- No external power supply needed
- Field Adjustable CFM set point
- Capable of maintaining constant airflow within +- 5% for nominal airflow throughout the target operating pressure range of 0.08 to 2.4 in.
- Standard for Energy Efficient Compliance
