Top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: January 24-30, 2025

Top articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer this week covered topics including office building design, district energy systems and paralleled energy converter systems.

By Anna Steingruber January 31, 2025
Figure 2: The west side view of the plant shows its outdoor cooling towers and access staircase. The first floor houses the plant's electrical room and pumping area, with the second dedicated to the chillers. Courtesy: Flad Architects

Top articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer this week covered topics including office building design, district energy systems and paralleled energy converter systems.

1. Flexibility, sustainability and smart technology in office building design

Office building design trends focus on flexibility, sustainability and smart technologies to support hybrid work, decarbonization and future adaptability.

2. The importance of SCCR and UL for equipment in district energy systems

Incorporating SCCR in electrical system design ensures continuity of service, safety and reliability.

3. Understanding the need for paralleled energy converter systems

This article discusses the factors that designers can consider when determining if energy generation systems should include paralleling and what concepts can be part of the design.

4. Understand how to size wire and cables in medium-voltage electrical systems

Medium-voltage cables need to be sized appropriately per the 2023 NEC to minimize the risk of fire.

5. How to design, coordinate and maintain an emergency lighting system

Engineers should know the different types of emergency lighting systems, and best practices for their installation and maintenance.


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology