Looking beyond the immediate crisis, designers are brainstorming the ways codes and standards can be improved to prevent disease transmission in buildings.
What began as an inquiry about a single cooling tower replacement at Mooresville, Indiana-based auto parts manufacturer TOA USA evolved into a multi-building, A-Z design-build project that resulted in a two-cell, stainless steel counter-flow replacement cooling tower.
Danna Richey, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, RESET AP, GPCP, sustainability consultant, energy analyst, and HVAC systems designer at Newcomb & Boyd, discusses the many roles she plays at Newcomb & Boyd, how she first became interested in a career in engineering, and more.
School of Environmental Studies students gained real, hands-on training that will positively impact their careers — and the Apple Valley, Minnesota, school — for years to come.
The School of Environmental Studies (SES), a magnet high school of Independent School District (ISD) 196, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, strives to provide students with real-life experience via authentic, relevant projects; professional skills guidance; writing and analysis development; and early environmental career exposure.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design for storm shelters at a school facility require considerations outside the normal facility design parameters and thoughts.
When making coffee at the office, can I lick my fingers to help separate the filters, like I do at home? No. I don’t believe my fellow employees would appreciate this approach.