Top articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer this week covered topics including emergency lighting, hot water systems and indoor air quality.
Top articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer this week covered topics including emergency lighting, hot water systems and indoor air quality.
1. How to design, coordinate and maintain an emergency lighting system
Engineers should know the different types of emergency lighting systems, and best practices for their installation and maintenance.
2. Ep. 33 Hear the basics of how to design and test a hot water system
Hot water heating systems in assisted living facilities are complex to design, and require a lot of attention to detail. Learn about balancing and testing these plumbing systems. Enelio Enriquez from Jordan & Skala Engineers joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer in today’s episode to discuss this topic.
3. The importance of SCCR and UL for equipment in district energy systems
Incorporating SCCR in electrical system design ensures continuity of service, safety and reliability.
4. Five factors to understand for the indoor air quality procedure
As building owners and design professionals seek new ways to improve efficiency, lower cost and reduce carbon emissions in their buildings, many are considering ventilation optimization through the ASHRAE Standard 62.1: Indoor air quality procedure.
5. Hospital design trends focus on patient experience and energy savings
The biggest trends in hospital and healthcare facility design include a focus on decarbonization, patient experience and integrating telehealth technologies.
