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University enjoys the fruits of system integration in former tomato field

March 3, 2011

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Ave Maria University, located in southwest Florida, opened its doors to students on August 27, 2007. As the first new Catholic university built in the United States in more than

Practical Implementation Of Chilled Beams For Offices

January 1, 2011

By Peter Rumsey P.E., FASH and John Weale P.E., LEED

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The wave of acceptance for this design option continues to grow in North America. Get up to speed on when and where chilled beams can have the most impact. Then move into humidity control, supply air, system sizing differences compared to VAV, economizers, and more.

Geothermal Success In The Midwest

December 1, 2010

By Kevin Pope P.E. and Dave Thiel P.E., LEED

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For a nonprofit located on the shores of Lake Michigan and an adolescent treatment center in Minnesota, geothermal heat pump systems have been an upfront investment that pays off in terms of maintenance, ROI, and effectiveness within an integrated sustainable design.

Plenum Requirements For Egress Corridors In Health Care Environments

July 1, 2011

By Robert Trotter CBO, CFM

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Incorporating a plenum can have its design advantages, but corridors serving adjoining areas of health care occupancies are prohibited from being used for a portion of an air supply, air return, or exhaust air plenum. This article and its illustrations can strengthen your grasp of the related NFPA code details and exceptions so you can design and ventilate properly for this special population.

Ventilation Leads Kerry's Recipe For Success

May 1, 2011

By Rick Hombsch P.E. and Kevin Pope P.E.

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For a consumer food group’s very mixed-space campus, HGA’s careful outdoor air strategy got support from smart boiler, chiller, and lighting design to create performance tailored for the client while comfortably exceeding LEED^®and ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.

Better Project Delivery: Health Care Infrastructure Projects

July 1, 2011

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Here, our long-time forward-thinking columnist uses a common hospital scenario to walk you through the shift from Design-Bid-Build to an Integrated Project Delivery approach. See how the job can get done with similar personnel on a considerably shorter schedule, resulting in a greater team investment in the project’s success and yet more time to get on to other work.

Taking Notes: Desiccant Dehumidification

June 1, 2011

By Charlie Waddell and Steven Welty LEED® ap,

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Whether your client has a school or office building, desiccant dehumidification can successfully control the project’s humidity, save energy, and remove pollutants. This primer empowers you to teach your clients how desiccants work, while other tips and applications can help your future projects more than make the grade.

BIM and Educational Projects

August 1, 2011

By Matthew Dunbar AIA ASSOC. and Rebecca Krull Kraling AIA, LEED

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In this overview of building information modeling, the authors review how BIM helped in three different projects, often with particular usage- and efficiency-based HVAC demands. While BIM’s space management skills can reduce costly changeorders and building design “clashes” ahead of time, in at least one instance, using BIM actually influenced the HVAC strategy for the better, too. See how HGA Architects and Engineers has used this to become a “model” firm.

Building Automation: Part 1: Proper Selection Of VFDS And BAS

August 1, 2011

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E. and Ira Goldschmidt P.E.

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Let drives steer you toward better performance, with these caveats.

Commissioning: Equipment Startup And Commissioning

August 1, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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The once fairly calm phase could now be a key to nipping integration issues in the bud.

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