Big Ass Fans in Saint Joan of Arc

Problem

Saint Joan of Arc, a Christian parish in Minneapolis, MN, hosts 1,000 parishioners for typical Sunday services in its non-conditioned gymnasium. Warm summer months tended to make the worship experience uncomfortable and distracting, and pedestal fans were noisy and ineffective. During the winter, hot air would collect at the ceiling level, leaving visitors to cope with chilly drafts. Installing HVAC to condition the space would be difficult and cost prohibitive; the congregation needed a way to move large volumes of air quietly and efficiently to ensure the comfort of the parishioners.

Solution

Two 12-ft. diameter Element^® fans, powder coated to fit the design of the space. Because of its patent-pending prime mover, Element is the only silent, energy-efficient solution for air movement in large worship facilities.

Result

Element silently circulates the hot air trapped at the ceiling level down to the floor level during the winter months, keeping costs minimal and parishioners comfortable and undistracted. During the summer, by increasing the fan speed, Element gently pushes columns of air throughout the church, ensuring the comfort of the congregation.