Residential

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical system design for residential use can be very complex and should not be overlooked when building a new home or renovating an existing one. Factors to consider include fuel availability, housing type, construction characteristics, budgets, and building codes. As a result, site-specific circumstances may call for unique designs.

HVAC SYSTEMS
Many different systems are available to provide a combinations of heating, cooling, humidification,   de-humidification, ventilation, exhaust, and air filtering. Smith Miller Associates has experience in designing geothermal heat pump systems, solar heating, ductless split systems, variable refrigerant flow systems (VRF), radiant heat, condensing gas furnaces, high efficiency boilers, heat recovery, etc. Many of our designs comply with the latest Energy Star requirements, and qualify for utility rebates.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
These systems are becoming more complex with numerous things to consider. Among such concerns are:  fuel source ( propane, oil, natural gas), water source (municipal, well), water quality (softeners, RO, DI), piping materials used (PVC, pex, copper), fixture selection, water conservation (low flow fixtures), radon mitigation, domestic hot water heating (point of use, tank-less, re-circulation, solar), lawn sprinklers, etc.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Area of concern include: incoming service, on site back up power, solar (PV), interior and exterior lighting systems fire alarm and smoke detection, security (CTV, Intrusion Detection), smart home technologies, fiber optics , FIOS, cable, telephone, internet, satellite, data, wireless, etc.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LIST

 

  • Dressel Residence, located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe Co., PA, is a two-story 2,630 sq. ft. residence. Offerings include a kitchen with a spacious dining room, two large bedrooms, one privately located upstairs, and a master bedroom on the first floor. The master bedroom includes two (2) walk-in closets and a private master bath. Other options include a second-floor family room, library, study, and one and a half baths. The HVAC system includes a two (2) zone system consisting of two (2) gas-fired furnaces. Radiant heated flooring in the foyer, kitchen, dining/living rooms, and master bedroom.

 


 

  • Sweeney Residence, located at 1601 Adams Avenue, Dunmore, PA, a two (2) story 5325 sq. ft. residence. Offerings include a kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a breakfast room with a fireplace, a gallery, a library, and a three (3) car garage. Four (4) spacious bedrooms, two and one-half baths are located on the second floor. The master bedroom includes two (2) walk-in closets and a master bath. The HVAC system includes a three (3) zone system consisting of three (3) gas-fired furnaces with radiant heated flooring. Electrical service consists of a 400A paneL.

 


 

  • Mansour Residence, located at 746 North Webster Avenue, Scranton, PA, is a three (3)-story, 6,335 sq. ft. residence. Offerings include a kitchen, spacious dining room with fireplace, five (5) bedrooms (one (1) with fireplace), master bedroom with en suite and closet/dressing room, playrooms on the first and third floors, sitting room and separate living room on the first floor, and a semi-wrap-around porch. The HVAC system consists of a three (3) zone heat pump system with radiant floor heating. Electrical service consists of two (2) 200A and one (1) 100A panels.

 


SMA employees have significant Residential project experience. A list of these projects that were designed by SMA employees while employed with other firms are available upon request.