Situated in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Sydell Group purchased the historic Bank of Italy building at Giannini Place with the hopes of bringing the booming success of its original NoMad New York City location to LA.
One particular research avenue shows that dynamically changing fan speeds could give instant seasonal energy efficiency improvements in reversible, modular chiller units.
Paul M. Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina is achieving academic excellence that’s the envy of many other schools across the Southeast. Dorman High sends 86 percent of its graduates on to college or military service. Last year, Dorman grads earned over $38 million in scholarships.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities are energy intensive, and the HVAC system — the chilled water plant, the steam and hot water plant, and air distribution — typically consumes a full 65 percent of the energy used, according to research by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
When it comes to a progressive clean energy economy, there is a lot to learn from California. The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) presented several valuable lessons that can be gained from the Golden State.
From my perspective of working in the intersection of two very different professions, medicine and design of the built environment, I’m frequently surprised by the resistance of each group to embrace concepts from the “other side.
Design engineers must be prepared to go above and beyond the codes to provide the highest quality, most comfortable, and controlled spaces to the most vulnerable populations.
Designing a hospital or outpatient medical facility can be challenging with the need to adhere to multiple codes and guidelines, equipment coordination, and the possibility of problems beyond occupant comfort.