April 2011
Lighting controls: LEED Platinum in 15 days
In 2008, Boston-based developer Leggat McCall Properties decided to outfit its new 10,000-sq-ft office with energy-harvesting products from lighting control company ILLUMRA, a member of the EnOcean... » more
Legacy compatibility minimizes downtime
The Texas Capitol is heralded by preservationists for its 15th-century Italian architecture, but by 2010, its discontinued fire and life safety legacy systems had reached the end of their lifecycle... » more
Daylighting sensors and controls
Daylight harvesting is an energy-saving tactic that relies on sensors and lighting controls to optimize natural light through a building’s windows and skylights. » more
6 steps to better data centers
Review existing data centers for improvement opportunities like power consumption and effective heating and cooling. » more
Fishing for quality lighting
Robb Allen, AIA, IES, helps engineers notice the art and science of lighting. » more
Setting up an emergency communication system
Engineers should learn to develop and implement an ECS in accordance with national fire and life safety requirements. » more
Improving lab design
Laboratory facilities have specific environmental integrity and safety requirements. Four experienced engineers share their thoughts on how well-designed systems impact the success of such structures. » more
Shedding light on LEDs
Luminaires that include light-emitting diodes offer nearly endless creative possibilities for facilities. » more
Call your client when energy prices go up
How do you take advantage of the latest increases in energy prices? » more
Successful engineering in the 21st century
It was once both necessary and sufficient to be technically competent; now it is only necessary. » more
New developments in BACnet
The BACnet standard has been updated and refined recently, allowing for greater flexibility and interoperability. » more
Designing laboratory controls
Labs have unique building automation and HVAC control requirements. Here’s a look at two examples of university research labs. » more
Firestopping electrical systems
When electrical engineers review the location of rated walls, they should consider the layout of their equipment to avoid the need to firestop. » more
Lighting controls: LEED Platinum in 15 daysIn 2008, Boston-based developer Leggat McCall Properties decided to outfit its new 10,000-sq-ft office with energy-harvesting products from lighting control company ILLUMRA, a member of the EnOcean... » more
Legacy compatibility minimizes downtimeThe Texas Capitol is heralded by preservationists for its 15th-century Italian architecture, but by 2010, its discontinued fire and life safety legacy systems had reached the end of their lifecycle... » more
Daylighting sensors and controlsDaylight harvesting is an energy-saving tactic that relies on sensors and lighting controls to optimize natural light through a building’s windows and skylights. » more
6 steps to better data centersReview existing data centers for improvement opportunities like power consumption and effective heating and cooling. » more
Fishing for quality lightingRobb Allen, AIA, IES, helps engineers notice the art and science of lighting. » more
Setting up an emergency communication systemEngineers should learn to develop and implement an ECS in accordance with national fire and life safety requirements. » more
Improving lab designLaboratory facilities have specific environmental integrity and safety requirements. Four experienced engineers share their thoughts on how well-designed systems impact the success of such structures. » more
Shedding light on LEDs Luminaires that include light-emitting diodes offer nearly endless creative possibilities for facilities. » more
Call your client when energy prices go upHow do you take advantage of the latest increases in energy prices? » more
Successful engineering in the 21st centuryIt was once both necessary and sufficient to be technically competent; now it is only necessary. » more
New developments in BACnetThe BACnet standard has been updated and refined recently, allowing for greater flexibility and interoperability. » more
Designing laboratory controlsLabs have unique building automation and HVAC control requirements. Here’s a look at two examples of university research labs. » more
Firestopping electrical systemsWhen electrical engineers review the location of rated walls, they should consider the layout of their equipment to avoid the need to firestop. » more