Above Group collaborated with the Loch Raven VA Medical Center to develop a long-term strategy for consolidating smaller satellite boilers into a centralized, single-story boiler plant, enhancing campus infrastructure and operational efficiency. The project involved evaluating multiple design concepts to determine the most cost-effective and sustainable solution. To ensure a tailored approach, Above Group facilitated collaboration with key stakeholders, cost estimators, and equipment manufacturers, aligning programmatic and operational requirements with a forward-thinking design. Recognizing the complexities of central plant operations and space programming, our team prepared schematic-level plans before programming meetings, enabling productive discussions and allowing plant operations staff to provide direct input on the design.
