The shift to electric PRVs is a result ofthe overall trend of digitally connecting all components to building automation systems for greater visibility and control and for lower energy consumption.
We're all guilty of doing things a certain way in our personal and professional lives simply because that's how we've always done them. But, imagine what would happen if we started asking ourselves and our peers questions that forced us to really think about the "Why?" before we decided on the "How?"
Ideally, recommendations for addressing complex issues will prompt healthy collaboration between team members who all keep an open mind and remain committed to doing the right thing for the building.
Remember, time is money, and with every additional contract drawing produced, it takes time and design fee to dissect the HVAC equipment information into the contract specifications and contract drawings.
Pressure is one of the most critical variables in engineering. It can be measured by a pressure gauge, but it is important to know the type of pressure the gauge is reading.
Founded in 1821 with a focus on liberal arts, Amherst College has seen an 85% increase in enrolments in STEM classes during the past 15 years. Consequently, a new Science Center opened in the fall of 2018 that embraces sustainability.
Monitor your IAQ management plan to avoid unintended health consequences
April 1, 2024
While we manage IAQ to decrease exposure to airborne pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2, we need to be extremely careful to avoid IAQ management that has the unintended consequence of suppressing our immune system, making us more vulnerable to infections, inflammatory diseases, and cancer.