Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer content: June 16-22, 2023

The top 5 articles from the past week include sustainable HVAC systems, lighting standards and generator systems

By Anna Steingruber June 23, 2023
Courtesy: Jordan & Skala Engineers

Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s top 5 pieces of content in the last week covered sustainable HVAC systems, data centers and lighting standards and codes.

1. How to design sustainable HVAC systems

In the past several years, the building industry has seen a significant shift toward sustainability initiatives, such as green rooftops and using electricity for energy.

2. Understanding and navigating lighting standards and codes in building design, part 1

Michael Chow and Tony Staub discuss lighting and energy codes, standards and guidelines, focusing particularly on ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and the International Energy Conservation Code.

3. Learn the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized generator systems

Centralized, remote and distributed standby generator designs are all options for power systems. Which one is best?

4. What do you need to know about making data centers sustainable?

Will data centers incorporate innovative sustainability and energy-efficiency features? Learn about the trends here.

5. What do you need to know about electrical, power systems in data centers?

Will data centers get larger? More efficient? Use less energy? Learn about the trends here.


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology