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Mar

HVAC design for restaurants has more requirements compared to the design guidelines of the standard non-food preparation commercial facilities. Nonetheless, like any other conventional HVAC system, they have a 2-section process. Simply put, restaurant HVAC design has a make-up air system to allow outdoor air into the facility and a separate heating/ cooling device to

9

Mar

Introduction Forced-air HVAC systems are still the predominant technique of cooling and heating commercial buildings in the US. However, radiant heating & cooling systems are emerging as part of high-performance buildings.  For starters, radiant systems transfer energy through a surface that contains piping with cooled/ warmed water or a mix of water and glycol. As

9

Mar

Introduction  An average homeowner in the US spends around 45% of the total utility bills heating occupied spaces within their home. So, if you’re planning to start a remodeling project or build a new house, heating is one of the most important factors you need to consider.  In that regard, there are 2 popular options

9

Mar

Radiant floor heating is becoming an increasingly popular trend in the US, both for retrofit and new projects. Unfortunately, many homeowners are yet to understand what floor heating entails. How do these HVAC systems work? What is the right radiant heating system for your home?  If those are some of the questions crossing your mind,

9

Mar

Most HVAC design professionals are very familiar with the basics of radiant floor heating and how these systems work. Besides, many contractors and engineers are advocating for these systems due to their efficiency, quiet operation, and comfortability.  Surprisingly, some of these HVAC contractors and engineers have no idea about how radiant cooling systems work! Yet

23

Feb

Introduction  Today, designers and architects can easily see what a hotel project will look like in 3d, thanks to advancements in software technology. Besides, these 3D drawings allow designers to demonstrate to the client what the proposal will look like upon completion. Interestingly, this technology can also be used by lighting designers to analyze various

23

Feb

Introduction  HVAC systems for hotels maintain desirable air circulation, temperatures, and humidity for guests, employees, and hotel patrons. According to hoteliers, the energy use of hotel guestrooms is about 40 – 80% of the total building energy consumption. Most of this energy is responsible for heating and cooling the guestrooms.  To sum up, HVAC systems

23

Feb

Introduction  Churches and other places of worship require HVAC systems that increase comfort, energy efficiency and ensure quiet operation. Unfortunately, churches have large open spaces and unique architectural surroundings. This makes creating a comfortable indoor environment for such spaces more difficult.  Nonetheless, you can still create the perfect MEP design for churches by determining the

23

Feb

Introduction  Determining the right size of grease traps for your restaurant or commercial kitchen is very important. It helps to prevent unnecessary costs, backups and overflows. Unfortunately, sizing grease traps isn’t a simple task, especially considering that all commercial kitchens aren’t the same. In addition, the sizing methods used by most plumbing codes overestimate peak

23

Feb

Introduction  As more states continue to decriminalize and legalize cannabis, its use and cultivation are gaining popularity globally day by day. And by 2025, the cannabis industry in the USA alone is expected to increase up to $30 billion.  Consequently, the number of growers expanding their cannabis growth capabilities in indoor facilities is on the

23

Feb

Introduction  Hospitality facilities such as resorts and hotels consist of various spaces. This includes; guest rooms, SPA, swimming pools, ballrooms, central kitchen, lobby, and so on. Each of these areas requires a specific Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) system to help them meet their functions.  Therefore, MEP design Tips for hospitality plays a significant role

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Feb

Introduction   Irrigation systems provide supplemental water to ground cover, shrubs, and trees, as required. Also, these systems are used to support environmental mitigations, safety, erosion control, aesthetics as well as stormwater pollution prevention. On the same note, they support planting that helps to maintain the unique visual context of an area and provide human scale