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Orange County Sanitation District roof photovoltaic panels. Courtesy: HDR

HVAC/R and Mechanical

Designing office buildings with energy use top of mind

Orange County Sanitation District radiant floor piping manifold. Courtesy: HDR

HVAC/R and Mechanical

How to specify heating and cooling designs for challenging office layouts

Orange County Sanitation District Plant 1 heating hot water recovery tunnel piping. Courtesy: HDR

Fire and Life Safety

How to employ up-to-date fire protection strategies in office building design

Consulting-Specifying Engineer January/February 2026

Electrical and Power

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Thermal energy storage solutions lead to significant operational savings and energy rebate incentives for facility owners. Courtesy: Matern Professional Engineering

Learn how thermal storage cuts costs for K-12 schools and combats rising energy prices

Financial firm in New York City by architect TPG Architecture. Courtesy: MG Engineering

Lighting and Lighting Controls

How to design better office building lighting and electrical systems

Financial firm in New York City by architect TPG Architecture. Courtesy: MG Engineering

Office Buildings

Design office buildings with decarbonization and modularity in mind

Events and Awards

CxEnergy 2026 technical program and keynote announced

Orange County Sanitation District lobby. Courtesy: HDR

Codes and Standards

Know the latest codes and standards for modern office building automation

Figure 4. The main electrical room from a lab expansion with uninterruptable power supply, main switchboard and optional loads automatic transfer switch. Courtesy: CDM Smith

Codes and Standards

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