Lincoln Pearce, PE, LEED AP, BEAP, IMEG Corp, Des Moines, Iowa
Articles
HVAC/R and Mechanical
January 30, 2019
Solutions for tight spaces in HVAC design
An historic university building had tough mechanical space requirements. Here’s how these challenges were met.
By Lincoln Pearce, PE, LEED AP, BEAP, IMEG Corp, Des Moines, Iowa
Energy Efficiency
January 15, 2019
Chilled beam design provides energy-efficient building
Specifying a chilled beam system to cool a masonry building more than 100 years old—with operable windows in a humid climate—is a risky proposition. This HVAC case study demonstrates how such an approach amid such conditions can be successful if handled properly from design, operation, and occupant education standpoints.
By Lincoln Pearce, PE, LEED AP, BEAP, IMEG Corp, Des Moines, Iowa