Commercial Retrofits: Consider AFAD As Well As UFAD Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. March 1, 2016 In last November’s Back2Basics, I created a test for the readers based on the idea that the patient room design was similar to a pharmaceutical cleanroom, with an air lock for people to enter and leave the room.Read More
Identifying & Designing Out Common Concerns With Institutional Buildings Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. February 1, 2016 A master checklist can keep occupants safe and healthy. Read More
Commissioning HVAC Security Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. January 1, 2016 From a safety perspective, it’s time to bring this often overlooked topic into the light. Read More
Optimum HVAC Selections: More Important Than Ever Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. October 28, 2015 When it comes to net zero and LEED designs, don’t overlook the basics. Read More
A Mentoring Process That Individuals Can Take With Them Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. October 6, 2015 Growth as an HVAC professional can come down to the right navigation and a broad foundation.Read More
Developing & Implementing An In-House Mentoring Process Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. September 1, 2015 Putting a process in place can help to guarantee future leadership.Read More
The Art Of Designing HVAC Pipe Distribution Systems Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. August 2, 2015 System type, pipe material, and installation costs are just some of the considerations to keep in mind.Read More
HVAC Security: Coming To An ASHRAE Handbook Near You Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. June 30, 2015 Don’t leave out the topic of safety in your building design conversations.Read More
Tomorrow's Environment A Half-Century Later Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. June 8, 2015 While times have changed, the hard work and dedication is the same. Read More
Tomorrow's Environment The Art Of Designing A Duct Distribution System To achieve a high-performance masterpiece, follow some of these basic rules. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. May 8, 2015 Efficiency should start with quality control and, for me, this means have a time-tested designer’s checklist with categories.Read More