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Project Profile

Goodman Theatre

  • Optimized limited AHU space and specs
  • Near-silent operation for quieter operation
  • Variable speeds
  • Reliability via redundancy
  • Dependable operation
  • Significant energy & maintenance savings
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The Situation

Goodman Theatre

Project location: Chicago, IL
Property size: 171,000 sq. ft.
250,000+ patrons/year

Situation: The Goodman Theatre, Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit theater. Recipient of the Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Internationally recognized for its productions, artists, and educational programs. A building with illustrious history and tantalizing potential.

Over the past twenty years, the belt-driven fans tasked with handling the heating and cooling for a prestigious building in the intense Chicago weather had failed the facilities manager and hundreds of thousands of patrons. Ten years ago, a solution was attempted, installing VFDs. However, the DWDI fans and retrofit VFDs ran inefficiently— installed without sound mitigation— and often failed. The patchwork delivered limited controllability to adapt to Chicago's varied and intense weather. Productions and patrons were routinely left without air, severely impacting the experience and budget. The right solution would need to run quietly, operate efficiently, and fit in a small AHU with weight limitations.

The Process

A Bright Spotlight for the FS1.

Q-PAC teamed with ThermoSystems (our Chicago-based manufacturers' rep), Atomatic (mechanical contractor), and McGuier Engineering (design engineer) to select and design the replacement HVAC system. The not-for-profit theater pursued a solution with an efficient installation that optimized the theater's labor force and resources.

The FS1 Fan System is modular— adaptable to any needs and space. The FS1 readily met the AHU's area and weight requirements. The kitted system streamlined the installation, saving time and resources. With lightweight components, Q-PAC's fan system was installed effortlessly and could be accessed readily.

The Results

A Patented Solution for an Award-Winning Theater.

The FS1 Fan System took center stage and exceeded expectations. With advanced ECM technology, the system operates quietly and without vibration. Maintenance-free functionality allowed technicians to address other theater needs. System controllability adjusts fan speeds for heating and cooling matched to Chicago's weather and theater's performance demands. Saving on costs and resources, the Goodman Theatre's building manager could stress about other things and enjoy the show.

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