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John Lewis Elementary School sets a new bar for sustainable projects as a triple-certified building, achieving LEED Platinum, Zero Energy and WELL Platinum certifications. Courtesy: CMTA, Inc.
Building Automation and Controls March 25, 2025

Utilizing automation for energy savings in K-12 buildings

HVAC and lighting controls are leveraging automation to optimize energy efficiency, ensuring buildings remain comfortable during occupied hours and shift to energy-saving modes when unoccupied.

By Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Figure 2: The illustrated schematic provides a generic representation of the typical primary hydronic loop distribution to rack-mounted coolant distribution units (CDUs). It is advisable that the piping material and connection accessories be chosen according to the CDU manufacturer's requirements for each project. Additional engineering efforts may be necessary to determine how to circulate the water and control the temperature and that may require changing the piping arrangements per project. Courtesy: Dynaten
Data Centers April 8, 2025

How to design piping systems for data centers that require liquid cooling

Here are some considerations for designing piping systems for cooling distribution units (CDUs) within data centers.

By Ardas Sabuncuyan, PE
Figure 3: To successfully identify the best path forward, it’s important to establish early collaboration among the entire project team, including engineers, architects and contractors. Courtesy: Dewberry
Codes and Standards April 16, 2025

How addenda to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 affect design

The standard is updated every three years, and addenda directly affect design.

By Patrick Ryan, PE, CEM
Arc Flash and Electrical Safety April 1, 2025

Your Questions Answered: The latest trends in arc flash mitigation methods

An Eaton expert answers your questions about how to design electrical systems with arc flash mitigation in mind. The webcast, which originally aired on Jan. 23, 2025, is available on-demand.

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