Tag: Energy efficiency

Figure 2: The differences in an underground aquifer in the summer and winter. Courtesy: SmithGroup

Below the surface: The hidden power of aquifers

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Electrical and Power

Universities focus on sustainability, smart lighting in electrical designs

Figure 5: Annual emissions versus heating plant configuration. Courtesy: SmithGroup

Case study: Evaluating heating plant configurations in a low-carbon grid region

Figure 2: Tracking the performance of heating and cooling equipment using both historical and real-time data can help identify malfunctions or inefficiencies early on. Courtesy: Edward Caruso Photography

Building Automation and Controls

Ways to leverage and enhance building control system data

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Educational Facilities

College and university buildings focus on sustainability, efficiency

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Educational Facilities

What trends do you need to know when designing university buildings?

Figure 1: A line diagram demonstrating the traditional setup of a hydronic heating system. Courtesy: Smith Seckman Reid

Assessing heating systems in the era of electrification

Figure 6: A data center has many types of spaces, including those directly supporting the information technology equipment. These spaces are defined in ANSI/TIA Standard 942A and NFPA 70: National Electrical Code, Article 645. Courtesy: Bill Kosik, WSP

Codes and Standards

How to coordinate IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 and ASHRAE 90.4 for data centers

Figure 4: Electrification is an integral part of decarbonization efforts. Robust electrical distribution equipment such as this low-voltage switchgear helps ensure that those systems are resilient. Courtesy: McGuire Engineers

Other Building Types

Decarbonization: How we got here and where we’re going

Figure 1: An example of a coordinated floor plan showcasing the lighting fixtures, line and low-voltage lighting controls alongside a sequence of operations table breaking down how these spaces are controlled. Courtesy: WSP USA Buildings Inc.

Lighting and Lighting Controls

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