Case Studies & Blueprints
Comfort and Efficiency for custom home
Houston, TX
Find a dedicated home builder to meet their custom design specifications:Providing their disabled son with the ability to maneuver around the home with confidence, control, and comfortIndividually control comfort in separate roomsIncrease the energy efficiency and lower monthly energy costs as compared to their last home
YMCA
Deland, FL
YMCA was $600,000 over budget for expansion and renovation.
Comfort Transformation for a Historical 1935 Home
Manhasset, NY
To maintain the historical aesthetics of the Marchese's beautiful 1935 Tudor home with a minimally invasive HVAC solution that replaced aged, noisy, and uncomfortable through-the-wall air conditioning units, while enhancing indoor comfort. Provide a state-of-the-art system that would reliably maintain comfort and is easy to operate. Finally, the ability to fully integrate the existing boiler system as a secondary backup heat source.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Winter Park, FL
A system that maintains a proper humidity level for the leather in the pipe organ and keeps a constant temperature in the upper level of the sanctuary. It also needs to provide conditioning of the choir loft separately from the rest of the congregation, while still maintaining the correct mix of fresh air.
Bayless High School
Affton, MO
The original 1957 wing had no existing cooling system and structural limitations that left precious little available space for ductwork and piping. The 1964 wing had an obsolete chilled water cooling system that needed to be demolished and replaced.
Western Extralite
Lawrence, KS
Committed to delivering energy saving strategies, Western Extralite sets out to set an example by selecting an HVAC system that would "walk the talk" and help gain LEED certification.
Faubourg du Moulin
Quebec City, Canada
The two primary challenges for this project included the design of a distinct condenser loop hydronic system, and its integration with the building's heating and cooling system. The initial HVAC installation was designed and developed to service a building containing 154 apartments as well as planned future expansion of an additional 2,000 apartments.
Fred Victor Centre
Toronto, ON
Limited roof area, structural impact to the building, and additional power consumption to the building
Hoosick Valley Church
Schaghticoke, NY
Enjoy the comfort of central cooling but without any noticeable operating sound to interfere with the activities in and around the church.
Alder Suites Apartments
Eugene, OR
How to keep students comfortable in a demanding multi-tenant application, and still achieve high energy efficiency.
Stoller Family Estate Wine Tasting Room
Dendee, OR
Heat and cool a "Net Positive Energy" structure year-round, using self-generated solar power through "grid-tied" solar panels.
Stetson Baptist Church
Affton, MO
How a church experiencing changes in building use, humbled by its old inefficient A/C systems, can find comfort and energysavings through zoning
Davis Residence
Scottsdale, AZ
Building a home in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain comfort and efficiency in harsh summers.
Meadows at Oldwick
Tewksbury, NJ
Design and build a sustainable assisted living facility that delivers energy efficiency even in New Jersey's cold winter
People's Petroleum Building
Tyler, TX
The outdated and inefficient chiller system requires complete replacement. Additionally, a floor-by-floor installation schedule is required to lessen the disruption for tenants, as well as spread the cost over multiple years. A highly efficient, modern heating and air conditioning system will replace the old chiller system without any modifications to the historical architecture or structural integrity of the building.
Cooper Home
Los Angeles, CA
Jayna Cooper wanted to maximize her living space but the heating and cooling equipment would require setting aside scarce space to accommodate bulky HVAC ductwork.
West Hernando Middle School
Brooksville, FL
Uncomfortable conditions for students and a lack of funding to replace the outdated HVAC system.
Herlong Mansion Historic Inn and Gardens
Micanopy, FL
Keeping guests comfortable without breaking the bank and the building.
The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Toronto, ON
The existing two-pipe chiller system only allowed for either heating or cooling. The system was detereorating and not providing the ability to heat and col rooms independently. A replacement system was required to integrate with existing building controls, and comply with CSA B52 refrigerant limitations.
Marchman Behavioral Unit
Daytona Beach, FL
Rooms were too hot or too cold, no zoning was offered with the existing system, and staff complaints of being uncomfortable. Most rooms were on interior walls where condensate pumps were used on all the fan coils.
Marjorie McCue Memorial Center
Black Mountain, NC
An assisted living center needed a cost efficient HVAC system replacement which could be installed without disrupting the residents.
Comflow Mechanical Services
Houston,TX
Comflow Mechanical Services' growing business required more office space quickly so speed of installation was one of the most important parameters along with Total Life Cycle Cost. Comflow's desire to have a trophy showcase HVAC system to use as a marketing tool for future business opportunities led them to consider Daikin's VRV — A high efficiency HVAC system that could provide both heating and cooling, with individual area zoning and. . .
Orlando Residence
Orlando, FL
Changing system designs in an existing home to enable multiple comfort zones, without adding ductwork or soffits that reduce interior space.
Appleton Villa Apartments
Minneapolis, MN
Daikin inverter technology dramatically reduced installation costs when compared to both hydronic and traditional ducted systems and minimized architectural alterations to the historic building. The combination of Daikin equipment with solar PV reduced Appleton Villa's carbon footprint while offering more usable space and providing tenant controlled year-round heating and cooling comfort.
Kehoe Equipment LTD
Edmonton, AB
Kehoe Equipment LTD was relocating into an older, poorly conditioned and poorly insulated 11,000 sq. ft. commercial space that previously housed two tenants. The new, upgraded layout would provide a 6,400 sq. ft. office, a 2,000 sq. ft. mezzanine with server room and a 2,600 sq. ft. warehouse. The existing split ducted HVAC system was outdated, unreliable, did not provide adequate zoning and the outdoor units were prone to vandalism.
Birdville Area School District
Haltom City, TX
A multi-purpose Texas school district facility, which includes a computer training center, presented heating and cooling challenges demanding an innovative solution.
Lighthouse
Princess Anne, MD
Homeowners wanted a new house with all the charm of a 142-year-old historic lighthouse but with none of the worries about high energy bills.
Lehrburger Residence
Clearwater, FL
Outdated equipment with parts no longer available for the units requiring replacement.
Warwick House of Hope
Warwick, RI
The building's narrow windows and concrete exterior walls presented challenge due to the need for several individual heating and cooling units.
First Presbyterian Church
Deland, FL
Church was facing $500K to replace failed chiller, plus $3K monthly for rent and operational costs.
AGI Marcel Supermarket
A system that maintains a prop-er humidity level throughout the store and keeps a constant tem-perature utilizing very limited ceiling space.
D-Street Village - Office Lofts
Portland, OR
D Street Village - Office Lofts couldn't do an infrastructure upgrade, and the specified RTU demanded more power than was available.
Lloyd Street Synagogue
Baltimore, MD
Installing a new cooling system and upgrading the heating system in Maryland's oldest synagogue without affecting the synagogue's aesthetics.
BlackHawk Tower Residence Hall
West Burlington, IA
Quickly build private funded student housing before the start of the semester.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Washington, D.C.
Support occupant comfort with a heating and cooling system that has the flexibility to adjust to individual preferences and load variations. The system must also facilitate future expansion, integrating new construction with the existing historic structure and minimize damage or reconstruction of existing, historical architecture.
ASHRAE Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
ASHRAE wanted to renovate their headquarters and make a strong statement about sustainability.
Higher Ground
New Smyrna Beach, FL
A system that is compact enough to fit nicely into the planned architecture, energy efficient, operates with auxiliary power and is compatible with the home automation system.
Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
West Palm Beach, FL
To provide quiet, individualized comfort in a multi-use facility with humidity concerns, while using as much of the existing system as possible.
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Brier Creek
Raleigh-Durham, NC
The owners required a system that would operate quietly, require only a minimum amount of space in the guest rooms, and maintain an optimal level of comfort to meet the expectations of guests stayin at an upscale full service hotel.
Sidney Federal Credit Union
Sidney, NY
The main challenge for the new Sidney Federal Credit Union building was matching the customer's need for a quiet system with high efficiency using geothermal technology to meet the low ambient heating requirements and then interfacing all the Daikin products together with a BACnet control system with minimal maintenance.
Condominium Residences at 737 Park Avenue
Water-Cooled VRV System
Retrofitin an older landmark building in New York City is never easy. Ceiling height restriction, architectural design and logistical issues of transporting equipment in a R10 zone, the highest residential density in the city, were some of the key considerations and challenges for this project. These residences required an unobtrusive, quiet and individually controlled HVAC system that could match the luxurious architectural design of the 220,000 sq. ft., 20-story Uppeer. . .
One Thirteen Restaurant
Hammond, LA
Provide seamless integration of a new heating, cooling, and outside air ventilation system, all controlled with a single, central controller. The HVAC system must maintain comfort with the required ventilation, to a space that varies in occupancy, and a cooling demand dependent on kitchen activity. The system must be installed into the historical structure without lowering the ceiling, allowing designers to keep their aesthetic vision, using decorative wood paneling on. . .
Chippewa Valley Electrical Cooperative
Cornell, WI
As the saying goes, “Practice What You Preach,” was in order for Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) who promotes energy saving solutions to residential and commercial customers. CVEC required an HVAC system they could showcase in their new office, that was highly efficient, easy to maintain, quiet, comfortable and centrally controlled.
Post Falls Periodontists
A tight budget, building constraints, cold winters and the need for multiple zones contribute to a demanding HVAC renovation for an Idaho Periodontist.
Western Canada Homeowners
Western Canada
Canadian homeowners need a high efficiency replacement for outdated and expensive to operate heating and cooling systems.
This Old House
Weston, MA
Homeowners featured in the This Old House TV series were looking for a flexible HVAC system to save energy while delivering independent zoning control.
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Daikin LCXpress Application - New
Introducing the completely redesigned LCXpress application for configuring Daikin Light Commercial Packaged Rooftop products in an easy-to-use web and mobile platform. Additionally, users will discover an all-new interface with various new and enhanced features to support improved navigation and an intuitive workflow that supports increased project productivity. This all-in-one and easy-to-use complete product selection tool aids users in quickly locating pricing for units, field installed options, and factory install options. Additionally, smart error detection focuses on making selections versus fixing compatibility errors.
Some of the new enhancements include:
- Experience smoother and more intuitive navigation with our updated workflow.
- Never worry about losing your data again with the auto-save feature.
- Easily edit your submitted projects.
- Understand your selections better with updated FIOP control names and descriptions.
- Generate a model number quickly and efficiently without submitting a project.
- Smart error detection keeps you on track and focused on making the best selections, not fixing compatibility errors.
- Choose the automatic selection flow for finding equipment based on load requirements, perfect for plan and spec jobs. Or, use the manual selection flow to select the product you want, great for unit replacements.
- Save time and increase productivity with fewer clicks by saving unit configurations as templates to use as building blocks for future projects. Also, make accurate product selections faster with our improved tool!
Resources
Daikin SplitXpress - Updated
Available on the web: https://splitxpress.daikincity.com
The interactive Daikin SplitXpress Selection Tool provides a complete product selection to help design the appropriate solution for projects.
Supported Daikin Products include: Single and Multi-zone, SkyAir, Unitary Split, and Light Commercial Split systems.
- CREATE:
Capture customer needs and preferences. As you begin making selections, the tool will ensure all products are compatible as you go. - CONFIGURE:
Once you’ve selected the units, this tool will help you configure your systems. Complete with system validation (errors and warnings), you’ll have everything you need to help with installation. - REVIEW:
Review and confirm all project information before generating the report. - REPORT:
Now, you can leave every customer with a full report. Reports can include system details, material lists—and even a full quote that factors in warranties, labor costs, and more.
Features
- Multiple language: English, French, Spanish
- Projects can be created in both online and offline mode
- Unit of measure conversion
- Compatible with IOS & Android
Resources
Daikin Tech Hub - New
Daikin Tech Hub provides products technical and service information directly at your fingertips. The interactive user interface allows easy access of the information with ability to bookmark, download for offline access and share.
- CONVENIENCE:
One central hub for all the information you need to install and maintain Daikin equipment. - CUSTOMIZE:
Save favorite and frequently used documents in personal folders that can be used in offline mode. - VISUAL:
Vast bank of troubleshooting information explained through easy to understand charts, diagrams, graphics, and videos. - EMPOWER:
Access to all information needed for self-help including 2-way interactive screens, and guided chatbot, without having to wait on a call center technician.
Features
- Technical Specs
- System Compatibility
- Documents
- Error Codes
- Refrigerant Charge
- Field Settings
- Videos
- Warranty
- Training
- Chat
Resources
Revit-BIM
A comprehensive library of Building Information Modeling (BIM) object models and content for our VRV systems in support of our architect, MEP and contractor customers using Revit® technology.
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information: https://bim.daikincity.com
Daikin Revit® object models for VRV IV outdoor air cooled condensing units, VRV III water cooled condensing units, VRV IIIS outdoor air cooled condensing units, VRV indoor fan coil units, VRV ventilation units, VRV accessories, SkyAir outdoor air cooled condensing units, SkyAir indoor units, Mini-Split outdoor air cooled condensing units, and Mini-Split indoor units are available for download from Daikin City, by clicking the banner below.
Bluebeam - New
Improve your Bluebeam® workflow efficiency by utilizing Daikin’s product tool set
Daikin offers pre-made product tool sets to easily import CAD blocks and line styles for the various Daikin product lineups.
- To-scale CAD blocks of Daikin products
- Curated tool sets by product line
- Single-line and double-line line types designed to easily show heat pump or heat recovery refrigerant piping
Tool set Downloads:
- VRV Tool set- click to download
- Sky Air / Single Zone / Multi Zone Tool set - coming soon
- Residential Unitary Tool set - coming soon
- Light Commercial Split Tool set - coming soon
- Light Commercial RTU Tool set - coming soon
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IES VE
One of the leading Energy Simulation programs in Europe is now gaining awareness and a growing user-base in North America.
With the Daikin VRV plug in for IES-VE you can take advantage of the enhanced energy simulation capabilities with the IES platform and combine in a fully validated modeling methodology for Daikin VRV systems including the innovative and energy saving “VRT” function. The results of the IES-VE simulations can be utilized for LEED, California Title 24 and other regulatory energy simulation requirements.
Plug-in Installer Downloads
Daikin VRV Systems Plug-in compatible with IES 2018 (Latest Version)
Compatible with IES VE 2016 Hotfix1
Compatible with IES VE 2015-100
Compatible with IES VE 2015-000
Documentation
The following documentation provides instructions for simulating Daikin VRV systems in the software.
Modeling guide for Daikin VRV in IES VE 2015
Daikin VRV Systems Plug-in User Guide
Overview of the Daikin VRV Plugin for Virtual Environment Software
Technical Details
The software offers an air conditioning load calculator and energy efficiency simulator specific to Daikin VRV systems, allowing architects and engineers to accurately predict an entire system’s efficiency from the outset of a project: demonstrating system efficiencies of up to 9.1.
This helps to ensure that HVAC calculations and energy efficiency ratings meet today’s tough energy efficiency legislation and Building Regulations, while reducing the risk of over-specification and helping to control project costs.
eQuest
eQuest is a DOE-2 based modeling engine designed to allow you to perform detailed analysis of today’s state-of-the-art building design technologies using today’s most sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques but without requiring extensive experience in the "art" of building performance modeling. For more information on downloading eQuest, please refer to the link below.
The following custom library file contains air-cooled VRV III and IV heat pump and heat recovery units, as well as water-cooled VRV WIII units.
BDLLIB.dat
The following documentation provides instructions for importing the library file and simulating Daikin VRV systems in the software.
VRV Energy Calculator
VRV System Energy Calculator
The VRV System Energy Calculation Tool supplies the user with a reasonable calculation of the total power consumption of the Daikin VRV air-conditioning system for a specific project. The program takes into consideration various design condition inputs including ASHRAE weather data for operating temperatures, selected load requirements, and operational hours, to provide a summary of total and part load characteristics of the VRV system (outdoor units and indoor units).
This tool is designed to demonstrate the annual energy savings that can benefit from applying the VRV system.
How do I get access?
In order to access the Energy Calculation Tool, you will need to register. An access key is required to complete the registration. Please contact your local Daikin Sales Engineer for the latest access key, and then go to the registration URL below.
Click here to register.
Please fill in all information requested on the page and check the box confirming that you read, understand and agree with the disclaimers. You will then receive your password via e-mail; this password is personal and we recommend not forwarding it to any other person or organization. This password will allow us to record your preferences and experiences throughout your usage of the Energy Calculation Tool. Also, as an attachment to this automated e-mail, you will find our Energy Calculation Tool User Guide; please read it carefully before starting the program.
How to connect to the Energy Calculation Tool?
After receiving your password, you will be able to connect to the Energy Calculation Tool by clicking here. Don't forget to save it as a favorite!
EnergyPro
EnergyPro is a building energy analysis program that has been designed as a tool for energy modelers and consultants to document compliance with CEC (California Energy Code) Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1 and 189.1 standards, HERS rating systems, LEED credits and to apply for tax credits. EnergyPro is one of the only energy modeling program capable of modeling VRV/VRF systems and includes Daikin equipment in its equipment libraries. It is also the only USGBC approved energy simulation program for LEED projects using Daikin products. For information on purchasing EnergyPro, user’s guides and details of the calculation algorithms used by the program please contact EnergySoft at www.energysoft.com.
To download and purchase the latest version of EnergyPro which also includes the latest Daikin equipment model libraries please refer to the link below.
http://www.energysoft.com/energypro-8/
The following documentation provides instructions for importing the library file and simulating Daikin VRV systems in the software.
TRACE 3D Plus
TRACE 3D Plus is a complete load, system, energy, and economic analysis program that compares the energy and economic impact of such building alternatives as architectural features, HVAC system, building utilization or scheduling and economic options. As the newer software, TRACE 3D Plus has replaced TRACE 700. For more information on purchasing TRACE 3D Plus please refer to the link below.
The following custom library file contains air-cooled Emerion, Aurora, and VRV-IV-S systems, as well as VRV-T Series water-cooled systems.
Daikin VRV Trace 3D Libraries.zip
The following link provides instructions for importing the library file.
Importing and Exporting Libraries to and from a TRACE TRL File.
The following link provides information on modeling Variable Refrigerant Flow systems.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems
TRACE 700
TRACE 700 software is a complete load, system, energy, and economic analysis program that compares the energy and economic impact of such building alternatives as architectural features, HVAC system, building utilization or scheduling and economic options. TRACE 700 complies with Appendix G for Performance Rating Method of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 for LEED analysis, and was the first simulation software approved by the IRS for energy-savings certification (EPAct). TRACE is also tested in compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140–2007. For more information on purchasing TRACE 700 please refer to the link below.
The following custom library file contains: air-cooled Aurora, Emerion, VRV III and IV heat pump and heat recovery units; water-cooled VRV-T and VRV WIII units; and VRV-IV-S single-phase units.
The following documentation provides instructions for importing the library file and simulating Daikin VRV systems in the software.
Modeling guide for Daikin VRV in TRACE 700
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