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The article focuses on the intersection of sustainability and indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings, highlighting the challenge of balancing energy consumption with the need to enhance IAQ for occupant wellness. It discusses the importance of innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced monitoring to achieve both sustainability goals and improved IAQ. It emphasizes the role of technologies such as demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) and intelligent algorithms.

The article focuses on how pandemic will begin to see more and more convergence within building control systems between traditional applications and newer, pandemic-related technologies. Topics include the world grapples with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the huge effect on the global economy, and the pandemic lockdown continues to redefine the management of commercial spaces, changing expectations and most certainly altering the industry for years to come.

The article offers information on commercial office park with remote boiler plant using construction management project delivery. Topics include the Construction Management Risk (CM) with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and the HVAC system selection and design intent is based on the processed has outlined in ASHRAE Handbook 2020.

The article informs that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) demonstrates high-efficiency technology in Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) distribution warehouse. Topics include direct-fired heating products deliver warm air by combusting natural gas within 100 percent outside air supply outdoor airstream at a high thermal efficiency; and related standards that limit the output of combustion byproducts to safe levels and flame control measures to ensure safe operation.

The article discusses about Integrated project delivery method. Topics include a specialized system retrofit to the existing central air-handling system serving eight renovated isolation rooms; and available utilities include gas, electrical power, emergency power, highpressure steam, condensate return, and process cooling water.

The article focuses on the probing the effectiveness of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (2019), "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings," which has grown exponentially to a current length. Topics discussed include the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) tracks the energy use of buildings according to the period in which facilities are completed; and CBECS preceding 2012 was conducted in 2003, and some insight is gained by looking at changes in this period.

The article offers information on the role of Indoor air quality (IAQ) in designing health care settings. Topics discussed include importance of the concept of IAQ regarding the environments within health care facilities, patients within the health care facility and the staff; the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) rating system and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHPS); and guidelines and standards for IAQ in healthcare facility.

The article reviews several engineering products includes the Thermal I Optimize, a desktop- based, enterprise-level remote monitoring solution from Honeywell; the NCC199CDV Commercial Condensing Tankless Water Heater from Nortiz; and DC-5, high-volume, lowspeed (HVLS) ceiling fan from Greenheck.

The article focuses on COVID-19 mitigation options for the built environment. Topics inlcude the virus being a small infectious agent that contains RNA or DNA genetic material and has a protein outer shell, the virus only replicates within the living cell of the host, and the inside a living cell, the virus directs the living cell to produce more viruses.

The article offers information on designing optimize the whole building is imperative to achieving net-zero goals. Topics inlcude the benefits of net-zero buildings have been proven with residential and light commercial facilities, the high energy intensity of a hospital typically has located on a restrained site, and the net-zero hospital raises new challenges for project design teams.

The article focuses on the ongoing desire to collaborate, share, and grow in one common office space continue to be the norm. Topics inlcude the construction and functionality of office space has evolved into a more open work area where large groups of people gather to work and collaborate, the great idea for real-time think tanks and collaboration, and looking at a very different approach to how to do business and function in the ecosystems.

The article focuses on retrofit to a VRF system for a corporate Office building using design-bid-build project delivery. Topics inlcude the HVAC system selection and design intent are based on the process has outlined in ASHRAE Handbook 2020, the finalized system selection shall be decentralized HVAC systems and terminal fan coil units, and heating systems consist of six variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery systems integrated with six VRF heat recovery air conditioning systems.

The article discusses updates in practices learned from data accumulated from more than 800 networked dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) units since that time. Topics discussed include small percentages of outdoor air across these units often results in improperly balanced buildings, poor indoor environmental quality (IEQ) with temperature and humidity comfort complaints, poor indoor air quality; and provide proper building ventilation and humidity control in a sustainable manner.

The article informs that designers overcame numerous challenges to complete the Pioneer Hall expansion and renovation project in time for the start of the fall 2019 semester. Topics include careful design coordination, and sustainable development practices all contributed to the preservation of Pioneer Hall's sense of place; and the university's history while creating a modern student community that embraces the important role of social engagement in academic success and student retention.

The article offers information on the Watergate office building, located at 2600 Virginia Ave., is recognized for its notorious position in history as the location of the bungled break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters during the presidential campaign of 1972. Topic include the benefit of a hot water heating system riser diagram sketch, the team set off to take HWS and HWR pressure readings at each floor, created by the column of water inside the pipe.

The article inform building owners want their building systems to be designed for resiliency, includes redundancy and temporary Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems that can support building HVAC systems. Topic include discussion is used by the mechanical engineer to establish the design criteria and associated mode of operation of the building HVAC systems during an emergency.

The article focuses on Carbone & Associates demonstrates the benefits, flexibility, and goal-scoring ability of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) at a new soccer establishment. It mentions VRF units utilize the same refrigerant they do for cooling; and also mentions providing a unique two-phase submittal approach versus the traditional shop drawing submittal at the start of construction.

The article focuses on the Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineering's leading ladies including Amanda Doenges making a positive impact in environment and the community is among the most rewarding aspect of her job; Bing Liu is one of American engineering's most influential voices; and Layla Salehi, running an engineering firm is like performing maintenance on a train while it is barreling down the tracks.

The article talks about the understanding improvements in the collection, analysis, and use of building data is critical to helping owners make better operational decisions. Topics discussed include refining maintenance procedures and opportunities for decreasing energy consumption; information on improved building automation system (BAS) functionality; and strategically designed data management plan.

The article focuses on the slow progress of replacing fossil-fuelled heating systems with renewable energy-based systems in Switzerland, particularly electric air-to-water heat pumps (HPs), and investigates how a strong climate protection law in Basel-Stadt has managed to overcome resistance.

The article describes the remodeling of a hospital kitchen in which workers experienced high temperature and humidity levels and turbulent airflows. Causes included both over and under specification of kitchen appliances and heating and ventilation (HVAC) equipment. Among other issues, the kitchen was built, surprisingly, without mechanical cooling.

The article focuses on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design and operation of building systems. It mentions a building management system (BMS) is a computer-based control system installed in a building that controls and monitors the building's electrical and mechanical equipment which include systems such as ventilation, power systems, and fire systems; and SmithGroup is proposing a technology that is based on using a multi-agent reinforcement learning system.

The article offers an engineering based news briefs. Topics include an elementary school in Richmond, Virginia replaced its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system with gas rooftop units that have improved temperature efficiencies and indoor air quality and use of High Temperature Heating and Ventilation (HTHV) technology by Big River Steel LLC to prevent its coiled steel from corrosion.

An interview with several industry professionals including Paul Ehrlich, Ionel Petrus, John Varley is presented. Topics discussed include talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can be used for analyzing data, such as the operational information in buildings; mentions strong AI is an autonomous, unbounded way of making decisions; and also mentions AI incorporates learning into building automation systems.

The article focuses on how boiler part-load efficiencies should be taken into account in all energy-related ventures and performance path requires building energy simulation and comparison to a baseline building set by code. It mentions complication may lead to overestimated energy consumption reductions due to more stringent energy codes and inaccuracies in building energy modeling simulations. It also mentions losses due to radiation and convection to all boilers regardless of insulation.

The article reports that Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, California required extensive mechanical upgrades to preserve its collection, maintain and gain tighter control of humidification levels. It mentions need to prevent the deterioration of historic artifacts and art collections with optimization of relative humidity and temperature. It also mentions new building automation system by Sunbelt Controls was also installed and manage energy usage throughout MOCA.

The article focuses of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) in school buildings and school districts are actively looking for HVAC solutions that will save energy and reduce maintenance. Topics discussed include VRF systems that provide heat recovery between multiple zones are one of the most versatile and energy-efficient system types, VRF equipment should not only be more efficient than other system types but offer a return on investment as well and reconfiguration of the building HVAC system.

The article presents the author's views on various issues related to pitfalls in smoke control infrastructure. The fundamentals of fire resistance are discussed which are symmetry testing, orientation, and compartmentalization. Also explored are the differences in the performance of various fire-rated ducts, the features of fire-rated ducts, and industrial standards.

The article discusses the Building Automation System (BAS) which has a series of dramatic changes underway that are leading the designers to the next generation of building control systems. It states that the next generation has the potential for improved control and efficiency and serve as a data source to enable improved decisions on facility operation and optimization, providing more effective security measures that help alleviate the potential cybersecurity risks.

The article discusses the design of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems for clients in Willis Tower building in Illinois over the last 50 years that has taught global consulting-engineering firm ESD a thing or two about commercial offices. The said building perimeter is served by legacy induction units that take up space along each perimeter wall. The ESD's Willis Tower office is considered as the first to benefit from the new cloud-based intelligent building platform.

The article discusses the move of St. Joseph School, a Catholic school operating in Pilot Grove, Missouri since 1902, to find a system that could efficiently cool and heat the 5,400-square-foot building year-round without disrupting day-to-day activities. The school selected the Zoned Comfort Solutions from Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Cooling & Heating to find solution to the problem. The school was able to lower utility costs and address temperature inconsistencies with the solution.

The article focuses on the importance of benchmarking Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) designs and energy consumption in commercial buildings. It discusses the use of rule-of-thumb values and benchmarks, such as air flow rates and square feet per ton of air conditioning, to monitor and review engineering calculations. It also highlights the need for environmental benchmarks and certifications to ensure compliance with decarbonization and sustainability goals.

The article focuses on the considerations that need to be taken into account when deploying an AI-powered Building Automation System (BAS) in office buildings, given the changing dynamics and increased competition with home offices in the post-pandemic era. It highlights the importance of addressing comfort and health concerns to meet the expectations of employees and create an environment conducive to productivity.

The article focuses on the evolution of building automation and discusses the advancements that have been made in the field over the years. It highlights the future potential of Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in optimizing building performance, smart grid integration, and advanced indoor environment monitoring for improved energy efficiency and occupant well-being.

The article focuses on NV5 Global's acquisition of Gaudet Associates Inc., a provider of owner representation services in South Florida, which will enhance NV5's capabilities in overseeing facility development and renovations in the region and contribute to their existing owner representation.

The article focuses on Building Controls and Solutions' acquisition of Minvalco, a provider of building automation systems and components, which expands BCS's control system capabilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, strengthens its position in the North American building automation market.

The article focuses on High Temperature Heating and Ventilation (HTHV) technology is one of the most energy- efficient ways to heat a high-bay building, providing lower energy cost for the building owners or tenants. Topics inlcude the highly efficient heating technologies can have higher upfront equipment costs compared to less efficient technologies, and the U.S. has natural gas utilities provide both custom rebate programs and prescriptive rebates to assist in offsetting the costs.

The article offers information on analysis of efficiency of heat delivered through a system that is used for both heating and cooling. Topics discussed include information on HVAC systems, that have both the heating and the cooling functions; lack of efficiency of duct system designed for cooling to perform the heating function adequately; and lack of a solution in air distribution systems that allowed them to work well in both heating and cooling.

The article focuses on Topvex Energy Recovery Unit (ERV), provided as part of the base building mechanicals and would meet all of the facility's heating and cooling needs as well as the required individualized control. Topic include determined to maintain a high aesthetic standard, the architects ruled out any rooftop equipment.

The article offers information on topics related to commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Topics mentioned include the challenges of HVAC system installation in buildings, the effects of HVAC to energy efficiency, and the insights of Rachel Larimore, sales application engineer at air control solutions manufacturer Ruskin. Also mentioned are the technological innovations in HVAC system and the importance of ventilation to buildings.

The article focuses on the engineering-related issues encountered in K-12 school buildings. Topics discussed include the installation and hardware problems, the software misapplication issues affecting energy recovery, the confusion in control system communication, and the issues on engineer-contractor communication.

The article reports that building professionals are readying a consolidation for everyone working on and working toward greener non-residential buildings. It mentions that American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has also launched online portal to improve user accessibility to suite of resources related to ASHRAE Standard 90.1. It presents information on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP).

The article discusses key consideration for building cyber-physical security focusing on potential risks ranging from basic physical access to updated standards. Topics include the benefits of cyber-physical systems in terms of control, monitoring, and analytics and optimization, and risks for cyber attacks that could endanger the resilience and reliability of building systems and related critical insfrustrcture systems, best practices for building systems and control protection.

The article presents several views of the industry experts regarding the growth of building automation systems and information on 2018 Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Topics include the views of John Petze, co-Founder at SkyFoundry, on data-driven facilities; the views of Brad White, Principal at SES Consulting Inc., on commercial products and the views of Troy Davis, Wireless Automation and Energy Efficiency EnOcean, on duplicate infrastructure.

The article discusses the scenarios and selection tips for condensing boiler retrofits on the major central equipment within the building. Topics discussed include the basic designed of condensing boilers before applying to retrofit applications, the evaluation of system and anticipated minimum load for boiler replacement, and the technological innovation.

The article examines the connection capabilities of the three variable refrigerant flow (VRF) manufacturers and the magnitude of difference in their controls platforms. Topics discussed include the building management system (BMS) and buiilding automation system (BAS), the standard connection of packaged equipment, and the technological innovation on the VRF system.

The article proposes decarbonization as a strategy for reducing energy consumption of a building. Examples of one metric ton of emitted carbon, one metric ton of avoided carbon, and one metric tone of sequestered carbon are cited. It outlines steps that architects, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers, and structural engineers could implement to reduce embodied carbon (EC) emissions in a built environment, as well as a basic plan to reduce EC of a building.

The article outlines a K-12 school infrastructure electrical energy conservation motor and drive retrofit project which employs an integrated project delivery method. Details are presented of the scope of the project's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system selection and design intent, as well as the basis of design including energy conservation measures, building automation system and owner's project requirement.

The article focuses on the improvement in swimmer indoor air quality after retrofit due to aging dehumidifiers by the Forest Hills Public Schools' natatorium. It discusses how the NP-series Protocol replacement dehumidifier by Seresco manufacturer was installed in order to remove chloramines in the air and reduction in the use of refrigerants.

The article focuses on heating & ventilation (HVAC) systems in several schools. Topics discussed include project with building automation system at Virginia's Page County School District is keeping utility costs down, air conditioning at the northwest-Ohio school district with installation of an aircooled chiller and bypass unit ventilators and effective method to prevent snow and ice build-up on the building's parking garage ramps during winter with heaters.