March 2012
Striking a balance between passive and active fire protection
Occupant protection, structural safety, and proper suppression systems designed in compliance with the 2012 International Building Code can reduce the risk of damages from fire exposure in a building. » more
Analyze the lifecycle of HVAC systems
Performing a series of cost analyses when designing HVAC systems is an economically justifiable method to selecting the appropriate design solution. » more
Case study: Bundling performance
Although LCCA of individual system alternates is often valuable, it is important to recognize the whole building return on investment that is the basis for a building’s overall success. A brief... » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility
For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
When, where to use displacement ventilation
Displacement ventilation can be used instead of mixed-flow ventilation in HVAC systems. To evaluate its suitability, consider IAQ, comfort, energy consumption, and cost. » more
10 ways to save water in commercial buildings
This article outlines 10 ways that engineers can save water across both mechanical and plumbing systems within commercial buildings. » more
Firm gives back to community, young engineers
SSOE Group, based in Toledo, Ohio, talks about some of their programs designed to help the community from a charitable standpoint. » more
School is in session
With mitigating factors like aging structures, complex codes and standards, and emerging technologies, K-12 school projects can pose quite a test. Here, top consulting engineers share important... » more
Striking a balance between passive and active fire protectionOccupant protection, structural safety, and proper suppression systems designed in compliance with the 2012 International Building Code can reduce the risk of damages from fire exposure in a building. » more
Analyze the lifecycle of HVAC systemsPerforming a series of cost analyses when designing HVAC systems is an economically justifiable method to selecting the appropriate design solution. » more
Case study: Bundling performanceAlthough LCCA of individual system alternates is often valuable, it is important to recognize the whole building return on investment that is the basis for a building’s overall success. A brief... » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
When, where to use displacement ventilation Displacement ventilation can be used instead of mixed-flow ventilation in HVAC systems. To evaluate its suitability, consider IAQ, comfort, energy consumption, and cost. » more
10 ways to save water in commercial buildingsThis article outlines 10 ways that engineers can save water across both mechanical and plumbing systems within commercial buildings. » more
Firm gives back to community, young engineersSSOE Group, based in Toledo, Ohio, talks about some of their programs designed to help the community from a charitable standpoint. » more
School is in sessionWith mitigating factors like aging structures, complex codes and standards, and emerging technologies, K-12 school projects can pose quite a test. Here, top consulting engineers share important... » more
LEED 2012 anticipated changes
Performance accountability and design integration are key to the anticipated changes to the energy and atmosphere credits, with green hospitals and data centers on the horizon. » more
Performance accountability and design integration are key to the anticipated changes to the energy and atmosphere credits, with green hospitals and data centers on the horizon. » more
LEED 2012 for data centers and healthcare
In an effort to be more market-focused, LEED 2012 tackles data centers and hospitals, buildings that often have a more difficult time achieving LEED certification because of their significant energy... » more
In an effort to be more market-focused, LEED 2012 tackles data centers and hospitals, buildings that often have a more difficult time achieving LEED certification because of their significant energy... » more
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