Case Study · Schools & Universities
MIT Improves HVAC Efficiency in a Mixed-Use Building
MIT tamed an oversized AC unit serving a mixed-use building, an art gallery, dance studio, and offices, with the APR Control, ending short cycling and high humidity while extending equipment life.
The Challenge
The building's oversized air-conditioning unit ran at full capacity regardless of occupancy across an art gallery, a dance studio, and offices. The result was frequent short cycling, high humidity, occupant discomfort, excessive wear on components, compressor failures, and escalating maintenance costs.
The Solution
MIT's Facilities Management team installed the APR Control, which continuously matches cooling capacity to the load in real time. That gives precise temperature and humidity control while preventing short cycling and protecting the HVAC components.
The Results
The retrofit brought consistent, stable conditions and healthier equipment, and:
- Delivered consistent cooling and eliminated temperature and humidity swings
- Extended equipment life by reducing mechanical issues and compressor failures
- Integrated seamlessly with minimal operational disruption
- Returned the investment quickly through efficiency gains and lower maintenance
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