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IAQ

Properly Engineering a K-12 Kitchen Ventilation System

Jacob Moberg, P.E., CEM, LEED AP BD+C
When designing a kitchen ventilation system, there are a number of factors that should be considered, such as project budget, building layout, surrounding buildings, system maintenance, operational cost, fire risk …
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High-Performance Buildings

SmithGroup-AI: A Future Lacking Proprietary Controllers or Sequences

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Ionel Petrus P.E.
Imagine a world where all HVAC equipment, (i.e chillers, variable frequency drives etc.), all BAS sensors, various components of the electrical systems (i.e electrical panels, meters, lighting fixtures etc.), and …
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Cooling & Chillers

School Solutions: Hybrid Heat Recovery Air-to-water Chiller with Backup Boilers

Steve Reigh, P.E.
The opening of a new school is an exciting time. Seeing reactions from students and educators the first time they walk through the door and watching as community members celebrate …
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Building Automation

ES Roundtable: Is AI a Tangible Asset in the Built Environment?

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Herb Woerpel
For decades, commercial buildings consisted of four walls and a roof. Over time, simple structures evolved into smart buildings, adding computerized control systems. …
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Columns

Facility Files: A 120 BHP Condensing Boiler in a K-8 School

Amanda Parolise
This month’s Facility File will focus on the B2B April test for a K-8 school temporary heating project in sync with a utility rebate to furnish and install a new …
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IAQ

Using Mnemonics to Eliminate Incorrect Assumptions

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Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC
When a building is found to be consuming excess energy, the next step is usually an energy audit followed by retro-commissioning of the HVAC system. If available, an infrared scan …
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HVAC Design/Construction Process

Stephen Dale to Demonstrate How to Create a ‘WOW’ Experience at AEC BuildTech

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Herb Woerpel
The inaugural AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo is a unique event spotlighting the latest design & building processes, products, and emerging technologies. …

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