Custom Installation
Case Study: New Orleans, LA
PARTNERS
UNICO Contractors
Peppo Brothers A/C & Htg
10015 Jefferson Highway
River Ridge, LA 70123-2475
Phone: (504) 738-3002
Outside view of one of the LEED homes
Service Air and Heat
63402 Old Military Rd.
Pearl River, La 70452
(985) 863-8603
The Unico System is designed
to fit. It’s ideal for heating or
cooling buildings with:
Electric Heat

Hot Water Heat

Chilled Water

Loops
Steam Heat

Radiant Floor Heat

Inadequate or

No Ductwork
Limited Space

Inadequate Cooling

on Upper Levels
Baseboard Heat

Radiator Heat

Overview
Indoor air quality was also a big concern for these
homes. To combat airborne particulates, the homes
use MERV 11 filters. A MERV 11 will catch everything
in the air down to the common cold virus. Because
these types of filters are so thick though, it takes an
air conditioning system that can pull a lot of air
through with ease and The Unico System had no
issues accomplishing this.
Make It Right was also surprised by the amount of
humidity The Unico System can pull out of the air,
30% more than traditional systems. This is especially
important in climates such as New Orleans.
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans back in
2005, it devastated New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward.
Thousands of families lost their homes in what ended
up being the most costly natural disaster in American
history. A couple of years later, and with so many
people still without homes, the Make it Right
Foundation was set up to help slowly rebuild the
neighborhood.
These weren't just standard, cookie cutter houses
though. This particular project was centered on affordable, sustainable, hurricane resistant homes that
would qualify for LEED Platinum.
Strategy
To get as many LEED points as possible, Make It
Right took various measures that ensured the points
would quickly add up, including installing the product
in a tight space. After a lot of research, Make It Right
soon realized that only The Unico System could be
used in homes with such limited space.
They also learned that by using The Unico System,
he could use energy efficient, variable speed motors,
which come in handy since these homes are constantly ventilating. They need to be ventilating all the
time because of how air tight these homes are. To
achieve LEED Platinum, these homes have to
achieve an ACH rating (the rating to determine how
air tight a home is) of 7 or less. These homes have an
average rating between 0.5 - 0.89. Compare this to a
conventionally built home that has an average rating
of about 10.
The Unico System Air Handler located in a
supply closet
Custom Installation
Case Study: New Orleans, LA
PARTNERS
UNICO Contractors
Peppo Brothers A/C & Htg
10015 Jefferson Highway
River Ridge, LA 70123-2475
Phone: (504) 738-3002
Service Air and Heat
63402 Old Military Rd.
Pearl River, La 70452
(985) 863-8603
Unico outlets above the kitchen
Outlets above closet next to the hallway
The Unico System is designed
to fit. It’s ideal for heating or
cooling buildings with:
Electric Heat

Hot Water Heat

Chilled Water

Loops
Steam Heat

Radiant Floor Heat

Inadequate or

No Ductwork
Limited Space

Inadequate Cooling

on Upper Levels
Baseboard Heat

Radiator Heat

Unico outlets in the bedroom