Adaptive reuse projects require custom solutions at every step. For the Whin Music Community Charter School, eFlow USA delivered Custom eFlow-CAR Mounting Plate Assemblies designed to meet the unique installation demands of converting a historic eight-story structure into a modern music education facility.
The project, led by GLUCK+ (Architect & Main Contractor), converted a 1914 parking garage into a state-of-the-art music school. The project team includes GEA Consulting Engineers (Engineer) and S R Mechanical Design (Installer of eFlow products).
Harmonizing Ventilation with Acoustic Performance
As the first school in the Northeast based on the “El Sistema” music education model, Whin Charter School required a ventilation strategy as precise as its curriculum. Transforming a century-old concrete parking garage into a modern learning environment presented unique challenges—specifically, ensuring high Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) without compromising the acoustic silence needed for music instruction. eFlow-CAR Custom Mounting Plate Assemblies provided the solution, delivering consistent, quiet airflow regulation that supports both student health and the building’s rigorous acoustic standards.
eFlow-CAR at a Glance
- Product Model: Custom eFlow-CAR Mounting Plate Assemblies
- Applications: Classroom and facility exhaust ventilation (Adaptive Reuse/Retrofit)
- Performance: Passive regulation, no sensors or power required, ±5% tolerance
- Acoustic Benefit: Mechanical, motor-free operation ensures silent ventilation for music rooms
- Learn More: eFlow-CAR Assemblies Overview | Download eFlowUSA Product Catalog & Price List (PDF)
Project Stakeholders
- Lead Architect & Main Contractor: GLUCK+
- Engineer: GEA Consulting Engineers, PLLC
- Installer of eFlow products: S R Mechanical Design
- Product sold: Custom eFlow-CAR Mounting Plate Assemblies
Why eFlow-CARs Matter for Music Education
- Adaptive Reuse Ready – Custom mounting plates integrate seamlessly into complex, retrofitted ductwork systems.
- Healthy Learning Environment – Ensures consistent air changes to maximize focus and well-being.
- Maintenance-Free – No power or sensors required, reducing long-term facility management costs.
Project Overview
- Address: Whin Charter School, 528 W 162nd Street, NYC
- Building Type: Educational Facility (Adaptive Reuse of 1914 Parking Garage)
- Number of Floors: 8
- Facility Size: 55,000 SQ FT
- Completion Date: May 2025
- Scope: Supply of Custom eFlow-CAR Mounting Plate Assemblies
Supporting Education with Smart Infrastructure
From complex adaptive reuse projects to new educational facilities, eFlow-CARs deliver the quiet, reliable ventilation performance that schools require. We help architects and engineers create healthy, distraction-free environments where students can thrive.
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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
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