Energy Efficiency
A commitment to community: Modernizing the Saint Francis Hospital Vinita
Despite diligent efforts through the years to maintain and upgrade the facility to stay current with modern healthcare trends and technology, the hospital struggled with funding.
Ask an Engineering Expert: How Do You Design For Energy Efficiency in Schools?
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, April Halling, P.E., Project Manager at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: How do you design for energy efficiency in schools?
Video: Using Infrared Technology to Define Energy Saving Opportunities
This practical, information-packed session explains many of the key test and balance challenges—from practical system design considerations, to the TAB Process, to obtaining meaningful and useful data—that if properly addressed in cooperation with an independent TAB firm can ensure that any project goes smoothly.
Puerto Rico’s new building codes are creating a more resilient island
New building codes were adopted in 2018 to help create a safer, stronger, and more resilient island as it recovers and rebuilds.
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.
Focus on specialty structures: Codes and standards
Sports arenas, historical buildings, theaters and other specialty buildings require unique engineering design, especially codes and standards compliance
DGS Natural Resources HQ, P Street
The property is designed to meet LEED Platinum and zero-net energy standards, with such features as radiant floor heating and chilled beams, as well as reclaimed water systems.
Government facility design: Codes and standards
Consulting engineers are working on government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
DGS O Street Office Building
The O Street property is designed to meet LEED Platinum and zero-net energy standards.
Resiliency, climate change with Hope Herron, Resilient Infrastructure Expert
Today’s cities need to be designed to be resilient in the face of a more uncertain future.