Building Envelope
Energy storage: A component of energy conservation
Energy storage must be embraced as part of energy policy, and captured in standards such as ASHRAE 90.1 to maximize the environmental and resiliency benefits of increased renewable energy production
How virtual design changes the way we work
Communication is required for good design, but does it need to always be in person? Virtual design is an option for coordinating building plans virtually
Commissioning Guideline offers best practices, approaches
ACG’s reimagined document recognizes new priorities now that commissioning is business as usual
Engineering the art of data science for climate-resilient communities
The core of the problem with flooding is understanding, preparing, mitigating, predicting, and responding to current and future flood risk. Learn how data science can help.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed articles, August 2020
Read the best articles in August 2020 including: MEP Giants revenue, high-performance buildings, transformers, Product of the Year finalists and more.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed articles, July 2020
Read the best articles in July 2020 including: Product of the Year finalists, air ventilation and HVAC, NFPA 99 in health care facilities, re-entering the workplace and more.
Best practices for designing government buildings using codes and standards
Learn how to specify systems for government and military buildings by referencing the correct codes and standards
How to select a building automation system
Explore the specification of standard, open and proprietary building automation systems
Best practices for zero energy buildings and smart grid integration
Zero energy buildings, renewable energy and the smart grid are key considerations to commercial building design
What is a zero energy building?
What does it really mean for an engineer to design a zero energy building?
