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Uptime All the Time
Buildings.com - Aug 16, 2010
Buildings.com - Aug 16, 2010
Ensure the integrity of your data center with correctly specified backup power. As facilities professionals, we know that "off" is seldom, if ever, an option. Business continuity is key, which means the only guarantee to ensure uptime all the time is correctly planned and implemented power redundancy.
East + West
NFPA Journal - Aug 01, 2010
Designing smoke control for a pair of new AeroTrain stations at Washington Dulles International Airport meant using different approaches to achieve the same end: allowing passengers to evacuate as quickly and as safely as possible.
NFPA Journal - Aug 01, 2010
Designing smoke control for a pair of new AeroTrain stations at Washington Dulles International Airport meant using different approaches to achieve the same end: allowing passengers to evacuate as quickly and as safely as possible.
Thermal Mass Availability for Cooling Data Centers During Power Shutdown
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ASHRAE Insights - Jun 28, 2010
ASHRAE Insights - Jun 28, 2010
With the help of a heat transfer model this paper systematically analyzes the effect of various parameters and the impact of rack thermal mass on the time that air requires to reach the thermal shutoff threshold temperature in a data center.
Air Economizers Can Work in Warm Climates
Data Center Knowledge - Jun 23, 2010
Designers have long assumed that data center projects should not use outside air economizers (a.k.a. airside economizers) in warm climates. The reasons are usually obvious – when it’s 90°F or higher outdoors for much of the year, there couldn’t possibly be any benefit in bringing in that warm outside air. However, when specifically considering data center applications, there are several reasons why this logic is faulty.
Data Center Knowledge - Jun 23, 2010
Designers have long assumed that data center projects should not use outside air economizers (a.k.a. airside economizers) in warm climates. The reasons are usually obvious – when it’s 90°F or higher outdoors for much of the year, there couldn’t possibly be any benefit in bringing in that warm outside air. However, when specifically considering data center applications, there are several reasons why this logic is faulty.
The End of Low Hanging Fruit
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7x24Newslink - Jun 06, 2010
This piece discusses simple design strategies (low hanging fruit) for data centers that have a high ROI, with minimal costs and risks.
7x24Newslink - Jun 06, 2010
This piece discusses simple design strategies (low hanging fruit) for data centers that have a high ROI, with minimal costs and risks.
Engineering the Architecture: How Technology Enables Iconic Design
Healthcare Design Magazine - May 01, 2010
How technological advances can support iconic healthcare design
An unusual façade, nonrectilinear footprint, and complex floor plan-all these elements of iconic designs are challenging from an engineering perspective. Given that healthcare architecture is increasingly moving in that direction, it is important for engineers to realize that they are no longer just engineering the mechanical systems, they are engineering the architecture as well. A close collaborative creative partnership between architect and engineer-and of course, the client-will create the best possible patient experience and ensure a speedier way towards recovery.
Healthcare Design Magazine - May 01, 2010
How technological advances can support iconic healthcare design
An unusual façade, nonrectilinear footprint, and complex floor plan-all these elements of iconic designs are challenging from an engineering perspective. Given that healthcare architecture is increasingly moving in that direction, it is important for engineers to realize that they are no longer just engineering the mechanical systems, they are engineering the architecture as well. A close collaborative creative partnership between architect and engineer-and of course, the client-will create the best possible patient experience and ensure a speedier way towards recovery.
Engineers Play Major Role in the 2030 Challenge and the Drive to Net Zero
Real Estate Finance & Investment - Apr 26, 2010
As the importance of energy performance and efficiency continues to increase, today’s design and construction professionals have the challenging task of making buildings more efficient and sustainable. Not only have these high-performance goals become typical requirements for business owners and developers, but they have also become environmentally conscious initiatives, as articulated through the 2030 Challenge.
Real Estate Finance & Investment - Apr 26, 2010
As the importance of energy performance and efficiency continues to increase, today’s design and construction professionals have the challenging task of making buildings more efficient and sustainable. Not only have these high-performance goals become typical requirements for business owners and developers, but they have also become environmentally conscious initiatives, as articulated through the 2030 Challenge.
High Performance Design, Technical Quality and Client Collaboration are Key
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Mann Report - Apr 25, 2010
Syska Hennessy Group’s high performance design approach, commitment to technical quality and strong client collaboration completes their formula for success in today's challenging economy.
Mann Report - Apr 25, 2010
Syska Hennessy Group’s high performance design approach, commitment to technical quality and strong client collaboration completes their formula for success in today's challenging economy.
How Soon Can You See Green From Building Green?
The Commercial Observer - Apr 20, 2010
It once would take 10 years-plus to see payoff in building "green." However, certain building design practices and technologies can speed that process up, yielding immediate payback and over time, to developers and owners of commercial and multi-purpose properties.
The Commercial Observer - Apr 20, 2010
It once would take 10 years-plus to see payoff in building "green." However, certain building design practices and technologies can speed that process up, yielding immediate payback and over time, to developers and owners of commercial and multi-purpose properties.
Magnetic Couplings: A peach new flavor for ASDs?
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District Energy Magazine - Apr 05, 2010
Learn how adding an adjustable-speed drive (ASD) to a pump or fan can reduce electrical consumption or partial load in a facility.
District Energy Magazine - Apr 05, 2010
Learn how adding an adjustable-speed drive (ASD) to a pump or fan can reduce electrical consumption or partial load in a facility.
Solar panels reduce Yuma air station energy use
Marine Corps News - Apr 01, 2010
A new solar array with nearly 200 panels began generating renewable energy on top of a building here March 12, 2010, helping to reduce the air station’s energy consumption and meet goals set forth by the federal government.
Marine Corps News - Apr 01, 2010
A new solar array with nearly 200 panels began generating renewable energy on top of a building here March 12, 2010, helping to reduce the air station’s energy consumption and meet goals set forth by the federal government.
Communication Key to Successful Fire Evacuation Plan
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Apr 01, 2010
Part 2 of of Fighting Fire with Forethought: The best fire emergency plan in the world won't do much good unless people know about it. Both building occupants and facility staff should have copies of the plan, learn the plan and practice the plan.
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Apr 01, 2010
Part 2 of of Fighting Fire with Forethought: The best fire emergency plan in the world won't do much good unless people know about it. Both building occupants and facility staff should have copies of the plan, learn the plan and practice the plan.
Renewable Energy Makes the Grade: Photovoltaics are Perfect Match for K-12
American School and University - Mar 29, 2010
Solar Power can reduce an educational institution's dependence on the utility grid by harvesting energy naturally, and lower pollutant emissions by decreasing demand. Using a photovoltaic (PV) system can divert about 139,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, as well as stabilize a school's energy costs.
American School and University - Mar 29, 2010
Solar Power can reduce an educational institution's dependence on the utility grid by harvesting energy naturally, and lower pollutant emissions by decreasing demand. Using a photovoltaic (PV) system can divert about 139,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, as well as stabilize a school's energy costs.
An RX for Daylighting:Using Sun's Natural Rays to Enhance Patient Comfort
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Medical Construction & Design - Mar 18, 2010
Syska Hennessy's design for the University Medical Center Princeton will promote patient healing and comfort while reducing energy expenditures and operational costs when it officially opens in late 2011. Read about the innovative technologies including energy modeling and performance modeling that were used to implement daylighting and state-of-the-art MEP.
Medical Construction & Design - Mar 18, 2010
Syska Hennessy's design for the University Medical Center Princeton will promote patient healing and comfort while reducing energy expenditures and operational costs when it officially opens in late 2011. Read about the innovative technologies including energy modeling and performance modeling that were used to implement daylighting and state-of-the-art MEP.
Big-Time BIM
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Building Design & Construction - Mar 01, 2010
While BIM can unlock process efficiencies on any project, its benefits are most pronounced in large projects. The $339-million, 695,000 sq Maricopa County Court Tower in Phoenix is a perfect example.
Building Design & Construction - Mar 01, 2010
While BIM can unlock process efficiencies on any project, its benefits are most pronounced in large projects. The $339-million, 695,000 sq Maricopa County Court Tower in Phoenix is a perfect example.
Spinning the Broadcast Web
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EC&M - Feb 25, 2010
Why a network of solid grounding points can provide a broadcast environment with better noise protection than isolated grounds.
EC&M - Feb 25, 2010
Why a network of solid grounding points can provide a broadcast environment with better noise protection than isolated grounds.
CXO Roundtable Article: What are key developmens in '09, challenges for '10
DatacenterDynamics Focus Magazine - Feb 25, 2010
Cyrus Izzo discusses what were key developments in 2009;what will be the challenges for 2010?; how will the industry accomodate change over the next 12 months?
DatacenterDynamics Focus Magazine - Feb 25, 2010
Cyrus Izzo discusses what were key developments in 2009;what will be the challenges for 2010?; how will the industry accomodate change over the next 12 months?
Mass Notification Requires Planning and Robust Systems
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Feb 05, 2010
In the last decade, a series of shootings on college campuses has forced facility managers to rethink the way that they respond to emergencies. Wide room for debate exists when it comes to speculating about why such incidents are increasing. But what has become apparent is the pressing need to inform large numbers of people about an emergency in a facility or on campus.
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Feb 05, 2010
In the last decade, a series of shootings on college campuses has forced facility managers to rethink the way that they respond to emergencies. Wide room for debate exists when it comes to speculating about why such incidents are increasing. But what has become apparent is the pressing need to inform large numbers of people about an emergency in a facility or on campus.
Wireless Building Controls- Part 1: Security and Reliability of Wireless BA
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Feb 01, 2010
As the popularity of PDAs and iPhones continues to soar, people are becoming more and more accustomed to having information at their fingertips wirelessly. Couple that with the growing number of homes equipped with wireless controls for everything from window blinds to surround sound, and people start expecting that level of wireless control everywhere. Top executives are starting to ask, if I can have it at home, why can't I have wireless control in my facility? Dawn MacFadyen answers their questions.
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Feb 01, 2010
As the popularity of PDAs and iPhones continues to soar, people are becoming more and more accustomed to having information at their fingertips wirelessly. Couple that with the growing number of homes equipped with wireless controls for everything from window blinds to surround sound, and people start expecting that level of wireless control everywhere. Top executives are starting to ask, if I can have it at home, why can't I have wireless control in my facility? Dawn MacFadyen answers their questions.
Maintaining Plate Heat Exchangers: No need for an idiot light here.
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District Energy Magazine - Jan 15, 2010
Most people don't have a spare heat exchanger - or spare car - sitting around, so you must have a back-up plan. Periodic leaning does the system good and keeps system efficiency and controllability up. Key strategies for upkeep are reviewed.
District Energy Magazine - Jan 15, 2010
Most people don't have a spare heat exchanger - or spare car - sitting around, so you must have a back-up plan. Periodic leaning does the system good and keeps system efficiency and controllability up. Key strategies for upkeep are reviewed.
BAS: Brainy Buildings
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Jan 01, 2010
Advances in a range of building IT systems can help building owners get the full value out of intelligent buildings, thus improving performance for the building while lowering energy use, costs and harmful emissions. Lates systems for Power Monitoring Equipment and Subsystems, Critical Facilities, Multimedia Audio Visual, Access Controls, Security, Lighting, and Fire Protection are reviewed.
Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - Jan 01, 2010
Advances in a range of building IT systems can help building owners get the full value out of intelligent buildings, thus improving performance for the building while lowering energy use, costs and harmful emissions. Lates systems for Power Monitoring Equipment and Subsystems, Critical Facilities, Multimedia Audio Visual, Access Controls, Security, Lighting, and Fire Protection are reviewed.