Designing high-tech K-12 schools
The technology at play in today’s K-12 schools is evolving rapidly—inside the classrooms, and in the various systems behind the scenes. Engineers handling such projects, whether the work is on new facilities or retrofits, have their work cut out for them.
The Scientific Method at Work: Designing Labs for Productivity
Not all labs are created equal. Why do some research facilities produce more patents?
Linear luminaires
The MODx Perimeter can be flush, or regression mounted at 2", 3" or 4" deep with a Narrow lens for a “wall graze” effect with target uniformity to highlight texture or a point of emphasis, a first for any product in the MODx family.
2018 Lighting & Lighting Controls Study
Lighting in hospitals, health care facilities
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, February 15-21
AHU component makeup, changes to NFPA 70-2017, why AHUs are important, complex fire alarm system design and commissioning, and LED lighting and control system design considerations were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, Feb. 15-21. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, February 8-14
The top strategies to deal with turbulent times in the engineering industry, designing power systems for high-performance buildings, LED lighting and control system design considerations, designing fire alarm notification systems, and USP 797 and USP 800 compliance were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, Feb. 8-14. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, February 1-7
HVAC design solutions, LED lighting and control design considerations, AHUs in HVAC design configuration, NFPA 70-2017 changes, and going net zero with your building were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, Feb. 1-7. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
MEP solutions for University of Michigan Athletics and South Campus Performance Project
Construction was completed this winter on the new $168-million, 280,000 sf University of Michigan Athletics and South Campus Performance project (ASCP).
LED lighting and control system design considerations
Designers need to explore various approaches and requirements to lighting design as codes and standards are becoming more energy-conscious.
LED emergency light
The wide area lens on the EV4D achieves 50' multiple spacing in long hallway appplications such as conference centers, hotels and oversized open spaces when mounted at 7.5' to ensure a superior path of egress.