Lucent Technologies Miramar, FL

The Lucent Technologies Miramar Florida facility is a 4-story, 229,000 square foot computer research and development complex. The mixed-use structure contains office spaces, laboratories, computer rooms, UPS rooms, mechanical rooms, a fitness center and a full service kitchen. Mechanical and electrical systems were designed for full redundancy and fail-safe operation. High-density computer racks were arranged in hot aisle/cold aisle configuration. Leibert overhead cooling systems were installed to cool the aisles in addition to the conventional underfloor systems.

Commissioning services included design review, commissioning specifications, construction inspection, pre-commissioning checklists, functional performance testing, and failure mode testing for all critical systems, Owner’s training and system documentation. Systems commissioned included the central plant with water cooled centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and emergency generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution, Liebert computer room air-conditioning systems, air-handling units, DDC control system, pre-action fire protection systems, lighting, and VAV systems serving the office areas.

The cost of construction was $140 million dollars.

Architect: Veenendaal Cave Inc.
Location: Miramar, Florida
Project Size: 229,000 sq. ft.
Construction Cost: $140 Million
Completion: 2003
Systems Commissioned: HVAC, Central Plant, Electrical, Emergency Power, UPS systems, Fire Protection, and Failure mode testing

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