Big Ass Fans®, the leading manufacturer of huge ceiling fans for industrial, agricultural, and commercial facilities worldwide, announced today that seven Powerfoil Plus fans were installed in the first LEED Platinum airport hangar at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. The Powerfoil Plus fans help cool the hangar in warmer months and provide heat destratification in the colder months , providing comfortable air temperatures for technicians working in the hangar.
The 24-foot diameter Powerfoil Plus fans significantly reduce energy costs through improved air circulation. The aerodynamic design of Big Ass Fans allows them to move vast amounts of air very efficiently at slow speeds, using very little energy to operate. The even air distribution throughout the hangar’s space inhibits heat loss through the roof in colder months and provides gentle, cooling breezes in the summer.
“We are thrilled that Big Ass Fans could be part of this project,” said Carey Smith, President and CEO of Big Ass Fans. “We have installed Big Ass Fans in many aviation hangars across the country, but this is the first building to obtain a LEED Platinum Certification with points from our fans.”
Big Ass Fans have been installed in the 10,000 sq. ft. Alcoa Fujikara Corporate Hangar at the San Antonio International Airport and NASA’s Langley Research Center. In addition to providing a comfortable atmosphere in the hangar, the fans also solve other problems. Planes returning from high altitude can be covered in condensation from the difference in air temperatures, which can corrode the aircraft and cause wet floors in the hangar. The constant airflow from the fans eliminates the condensation and keeps floors dry. The fans also deter birds from entering the hangar and causing damage to the planes.
Big Ass Fans can help a building earn LEED points in the Energy and Atmosphere, Innovation and Design Process and Indoor Environmental Quality categories within the Green Building Rating System™.
Big Ass Fans are made in the United States and UL listed in the U.S. and Canada. For more information on the complete line of Big Ass Fans, call 877-BIG-FANS or visit www.bigassfans.com
About Big Ass Fans
Big Ass Fans is the leading manufacturer of huge ceiling fans for large industrial, agricultural and commercial settings. Big Ass Fans range in size from 6 feet to 24 feet in diameter, using low horsepower motors to generate energy-efficient air movement for large spaces. Big Ass Fans can be used year-round to provide occupant comfort and energy savings. There are over 35,000 Big Ass Fans installed worldwide in applications such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, horse arenas, dairy barns, stadiums, art galleries, restaurants, health clubs and even zoos! Product solutions include Powerfoil®, PowerfoilPlus™, Pivot™, the 8-ft. Mobile Vertical, and the new Element designed for commercial spaces. Big Ass Fans have been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and television programs such as Planet Green, Discovery Channel Canada and the National Geographic Channel. For more information on Big Ass Fans, visit the website at www.bigassfans.com.