Miami Beach Convention Center

The HVAC Scope included the conversion of 2 existing bays of convention center floor space to accommodate the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Treatment area included 50 isolation rooms, 400 bed alternate care, and 4 ante-rooms. The existing HVAC systems provided cooling to existing spaces, but significant modifications need to be made to airflow, outside air ventilation rates, and chilled water flow􀀒capacity. These changes were necessary for repurposing a convention space to an acute care hospital. Exhaust fans with HEPA filtration were added to exhaust isolation rooms, soiled linen, and decontamination room, while the existing exhaust systems were modified to meet pressurization requirements.