Codes and Standards
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: August 16-August 22
Read the best articles from the past week. ASHRAE's data center energy standard anniversary, starting designs for a smart building, how to use IgCC and Standard 189.1, implementing NFPA 99-2018 and the 2019 MEP Giants.
ASHRAE’s energy standard for data centers turns three
When specifying to meet ASHRAE Standard 90.4, examine the lessons learned to evaluate a path forward
Electrical, Power
Safe electrical system design
Safety is a top priority in a building’s electrical system design
Fire, Life Safety
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: August 9-August 15
Read the best articles from the past week. MEP Giants revenue increase, MEP Giants mergers and acquisitions, modern codes and mass timber buildings, 2019 MEP Giants and technologies to watch in fire and life safety.
HVAC
Interpreting ASHRAE 62.1
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 is best known for its regulation of the amount of ventilation air delivered to each space in a commercial building by HVAC systems through various ventilation approaches to system design
Lighting
Light and wellness: A circadian approach to lighting design
A growing body of research shows that lighting has a significant impact on people’s well-being