Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, June 1-7: Selecting an HVAC pump, 40 Under 40 winners, smart to intelligent buildings, more

Articles about selecting an HVAC pump, 2015 40 Under 40 winners, graduating to intelligent buildings, a net-zero energy building case study, and CHW system designs were Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s five most clicked articles from last week, June 1-7. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra June 8, 2015

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Top 5 most read articles online, for Jun. 1-7, covered selecting an HVAC pump, 2015 40 Under 40 winners, graduating to intelligent buildings, a net-zero energy building case study, and CHW system designs. Link to each article below.

1. Selecting an HVAC pump

The flow rate, pressure losses, best efficiency point compared to the duty point, and the operating cost are all important factors when selecting a pump for HVAC applications. 

2. 2015 40 Under 40 Winners

Despite the diversity in their backgrounds and career paths, the 2015 40 Under 40 winners have many leadership attributes in common. 

3. Graduating from smart to intelligent buildings

Technology is changing what is possible in the built environment. Smart buildings integrate the design of the infrastructure, building and facility systems, communications, business systems, and technology solutions that contribute to sustainability and operational efficiency. 

4. Case study: Net-zero energy building in NYC

This New York City (NYC) building design will meet the challenge of emission reductions of 90% to 100%.  

5. CHW system design

Chilled water (CHW) systems are cooling systems that circulate CHW throughout a building for cooling and dehumidifying a building’s air. They come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations. 

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on csemag.com, June 1-7, for articles published within the last two months.

– Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is web content manager for CFE Media and Technology.