Syska Hennessy key staff members
regularly contribute technical articles on a variety of topics
to leading industry publications. In addition, Syska Hennessy
projects are often the recipient of industry awards for excellence
in design and construction. You may contact any number of
our experts for
more information.
Click on the links below for more details on any of the
articles listed.
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O/A Economizers For Data Centers
Compared to most types of commercial buildings, data centers are energy hogs. The need to incorporate more sustainable design elements must accept a double-pronged approach toward a cooling system design.
appeared in ASHRAE Journal |
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Light Untamed
We’re not as familiar with are the complexities that accompany a daylighting design and the problems of its often erroneous implementation. To reap the benefits, daylighting strategies must be designed and installed correctly--a task that isn’t as simple as it seems.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer |
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Demand for Green Increasing
More and more office buildings are going green, with the installation of solar panels, fluorescent light bulbs and waterless urinals that are energy efficient and reduce pollution.
appeared in GlobeSt.com |
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When Critical Meets Green
The federal government has called upon the EPA to initiate a study of the power consumption of facilities by passing HR-5646 during the 109th Congress. The study will fall under the auspices of the EPA’s “Energy Star” program.
appeared in Engineered Systems |
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GSA Design Excellence Awards Honor 18 Projects
Exemplary work in public design took center stage today as the U.S. General Services Administration honored 18 projects for excellence during its Design Awards ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
appeared in Earth Times |
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Studies Relate IAQ and Productivity
A growing number of buildings are being designed to use less energy, provide better indoor air quality and focus on the building’s performance as it relates to the occupant’s experience. But facility executives whose goal is a high-performance building that meets these criteria often face obstacles.
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet |
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Studio: A “Model Approach” to Sustainable Design
Working with the architects, the Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership and Opus Northwest LLC, Los Angeles-based Syska Hennessy Group performed energy simulations to determine the optimal site orientation and massing of the building to reduce energy consumption and capture daylight for quality of life benefits, as well as the architectural aesthetic of the building envelope.
appeared in Environmental Design + Construction |
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Trademark Design
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office complex in Alexandria, VA, includes 2.5 million sq ft of space in five- to 10-story buildings.
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Green by the Sea
From a mix of natural and mechanical cooling to rainwater-supplied bathrooms, the Natural Resources Defense Council’s new Santa Monica office features predictably forward-thinking sustainable design. Here’s the story of how the Robert Redford Building tells the story of its efficiency.
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Lighting Design in Sustainable Buildings
As one of the many factors contributing to a sustainable project, lighting must be considered early and integrated with other design elements. The lighting designer should be invited to the process at the schematic or conceptual design phases to help define what is necessary for achieving a sustainable project.
appeared in The Construction Specifier |
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Dollars and Sense
Selling owners on a long-term view of facility operations is tough, but solid life-cycle cost estimates can lead to more intelligent decisions about investing in intelligent buildings.
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