Part of the public healthcare network in Quebec, the Laval Youth Center is a residential center that provides psychosocial rehabilitation services to children under 18. Five aging buildings were affected by high operating costs, an inefficient steam heating network, a deferred maintenance backlog, lack of centralized equipment management, and complaints about comfort from residents and staff.
To mitigate maintenance issues, it was necessary to build a centralized heating system and implement a deep retrofit of the entire campus including a steam to hot water conversion in buildings still heated by steam. Ecosystem designed and constructed a main centralized boiler room and also replaced pumps, heat exchangers, and coils, as well as installing chillers. In the new system, domestic hot water is now also provided by hot water rather than steam.
The Laval Youth Center operates 24/7, and the buildings are secure at all hours. Ecosystem was entrusted with entry and access protocols and communicated continually with facility staff to minimize disruptions during the project.
Annual savings have reached 134% of the contractually guaranteed amount. The Building Owners and Management Association (BOMA) of Canada recognized the project with a BOMA BEST certification for environmental management, performance, and sustainability.
Steam to hot water conversion
Heat recovery
Hot water optimization
Upgrade to electrical service
Geothermal energy
Air-source energy
Ventilation optimization
Centralized controls
