Amy Boyce, P.E., CEM, LEED AP BD+C, associate director of codes and technical strategy, Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), discusses the IMT’s decision to assume leadership of the Energy Efficient Codes Coalition (EECC), shares the timeline for the pending 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update, and more. 

Michael Frank, P.E., vice president of design and engineering, McKinstry, discusses how the firm’s “Return with Confidence” program can deliver the health, safety, and assurance needed for building occupants to safely return to work. 

Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the potential of a COVID-19 second wave, the importance of indoor ventilation, her role on the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force, and more.

Vince Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP, takes a deep dive into his article, “Designing the Built Environment to Prevent Pandemics,” which will appear in Engineered Systems’ Smarter Engineering supplement in July. 

Heidi Creighton, associate principal, sustainability, Buro Happold, discusses the design work behind the Santa Monica City Hall East project and the facility’s quest to become Living Building Challenge certified.