Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, May 4-10: Lighting and HVAC integration, CHW system design, 40 Under 40, more

Articles about lighting and HVAC integration, CHW system design, the 40 Under 40 program, Product of the Year finalists, and leveraging the BAS were Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s five most clicked articles from last week, May 4-10. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra May 11, 2015

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Top 5 most read articles online, for May 4-10, covered lighting and HVAC integration, CHW system design, the 40 Under 40 program, Product of the Year finalists, and leveraging the BAS. Link to each article below.

1. Integration: Lighting and HVAC systems

By considering the first principles of radiative energy, engineers can determine how to balance daylight, electric light, and HVAC systems, particularly considering various options for daylight control and the advent of LEDs. 

2. 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. 

3. 2015 40 Under 40 Program

Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing the most talented young individuals in the engineering community supporting the building industry by recognizing and encouraging them through mentoring articles in the magazine, young engineer networking events, and the 40 Under 40 program. 

4. 2015 Product of the Year finalists

Who will win gold in 2015? Consulting-Specifying Engineer announced the finalists for this year’s 11th annual Product of the Year competition, and readers will have the final word. Cast your vote online today. 

5. Leveraging the BAS

By using the building automation system (BAS) to its fullest extent, a school district was able to control its HVAC, electrical, and lighting systems. 

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on csemag.com, May 4-10, 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.