T. Patrick Donnelly This is Me

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1. 1. www.middletownjournal.com

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   Published on: 7/30/2008   Last Visited: 7/30/2008

   T. Patrick Donnelly, BHDP's workplace team leader, said participants were asked to imagine a special place, think about its qualities and why it makes them feel good, then sketch it, focusing not only on what a space looks like, but what its qualities might be.They then described what they've drawn and session organizers immediately write in words to identify them.
   
   "It accesses a different part of your mind than if you're just using language," Donnelly said.
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   "The more that's revealed, the less fear there will be," Donnelly said.

2. 2. Contact BHDP Architecture

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   Published on: 5/29/2008   Last Visited: 5/29/2008

   T. Patrick Donnelly, AIA, MCR.h513.527.0234tdonnelly@bhdp.com

3. 3. IFMA Central Ohio

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   Published on: 4/1/2007   Last Visited: 6/13/2008

   Patrick Donnelly, a BHDP principal, says, "Quite simply, the system uses an access floor plenum to deliver conditioned air into the work environment from below, allowing air to percolate through the space as it is heated by people and equipment to be exhausted at the ceiling level."
   
   BHDP associates maintain the under-floor air systems improve employee health and comfort as well as enhance the efficiency of reconfigurations by simplifying renovation projects.
   
   Donnelly says, "The healthfulness of the work environment is improved by ventilating contaminated air more effectively.
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   Donnelly said there are two types of under-floor systems on the market.One uses a pressurized plenum and variable air volume (VAV) boxes to distribute air.The other uses the same pressurized plenum with rotating vents, allowing individuals to control the flow of air into their immediate work areas.
   
   This option allows an individual to create a "micro-climate" that meets the needs of that individual, and substantially reduces heating and air conditioning-related complaints and increases user satisfaction dramatically, he said.
   
   A second benefit of under-floor air systems, according to Donnelly, is that they improve the efficiency of reconfigurations by simplifying renovation projects.
   
   "Since the system is pressurized," he said, "there is no ductwork to be rerouted when reconfigurations occur, and since these systems are generally coupled with modular wiring systems for power and data distribution.
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   The rate of inclusion is increasing in new construction, Donnelly says, but it is still a difficult choice for renovations of existing buildings.
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   Donnelly agreed, "If you do not have an access floor system in place, incorporating an under-floor system is difficult, time consuming, and expensive.
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   Donnelly says the greatest benefit to any organization can come through increased productivity.
   
   "If your indoor air quality is better, your absenteeism is likely to be reduced since people will not be sharing contaminated air.If employees are more comfortable in their work environment, they are less likely to take frequent breaks to warm up or cool down, and they will not be spending time with co-workers complaining about their discomfort.
   
   "If you can increase the productivity of your workforce by 1 percent with an under-floor air distribution system, your payback period will be very short and quickly turn into increased profitability for your company.Then, the concept of ‘walking on air' will take on a whole different meaning to you!"Donnelly said.