Warren Towers

Previous Situation

Warren Towers is a high-profile office complex located just outside the business district of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Consisting of two 20-story towers that together total more than 970,000 sq ft, Warren Place is one of the largest office complexes in Oklahoma.

Desired Situation

Warren Towers’ new owner wanted to utilize new technology opportunities to reduce the operating costs of the nearly 40-year old complex. Applied Climate Solutions was secured first as a technical advisor to develop facility improvements measures and provide lifecycle costing to assist the client in determining priorities, and then as a contractor to install the technologies identified by the assessment.

Solution Provided by Applied Climate

Applied Climate Solutions began by carrying out a comprehensive survey of the facility infrastructure. Based on its assessment, ACS identified energy reduction opportunities and provided recommendations for building technology enhancements and improvements in service strategies to reduce operating costs. Working collaboratively with the client, ACS put the recommendations through an investment analysis in order to determine immediate and longer-term priorities for investment capital. The result of this process was a “shopping list” of potential investment opportunities that was further refined using an ROI matrix.

After appropriate upgrades were identified, the management of Warren Towers contracted with Applied Climate Solutions to provide the turnkey installation of new fire pump and HVAC chiller technologies. These included a new refrigerant leak detection system as well as an ASHRAE-compliant exhaust system to bring the buildings into compliance with current codes. In addition, new HVAC pumps with variable frequency drives (VFDs) were installed to make system commissioning, testing, and balancing quick and easy, as well as ensuring cost-efficient operation and maximizing equipment longevity.

To carry out the installation, the Applied Climate project management team drew on both our in-house skills and resources as well as those of our valued professional partners. While the renovations were challenged by supply chain issues and zero-clearance installation hurdles, the project was a success thanks to constant planning and persistence. The client was able to provide routine tenant services throughout the project and no disruptions to the core functionality of the Warren Place facility occurred.

Once the installation was complete, Applied Climate provided full documentation for all the technologies, including hands-on staff training to ensure proper operation and stewardship of the new investments.

From project conception to implementation, Applied Climate Solutions utilized a responsive, fast-track approach to provide Warren Towers with smart, cost-effective technology solutions as well as comprehensive installation, training, and warranty support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the revitalized Warren Towers complex.