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Keeping commercial spaces comfortable in California can be quite costly, especially if the building still uses traditional HVAC equipment. Luckily, various modern heating & cooling options have proved to be very energy efficient. One such option is the installation of a VRF(Variable Refrigerant Flow) Commercial HVAC systems. This ductless system was invented more than
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Introduction Installation of VRF systems in commercial buildings has been a popular HVAC solution in China, Japan, and Europe for decades. Yet this trend is just gaining traction in North America. At the same time, these systems are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in large commercial buildings. Thanks to the plethora of benefits they offer to
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Introduction HVAC systems provide thermal comfort and maintain good indoor air quality via sufficient ventilation. More importantly, the quality of a classroom’s environment will affect the quality of the students’ education. For those reasons, architects, design engineers, equipment manufacturers, and school officials must strive to provide the best MEP design for schools. This will help
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Introduction Schools and other learning facilities depend on quality HVAC units to stay functional and comfortable during each term. Unfortunately, in areas like California, the weather tends to vary greatly each season. For that reason, it’s good to ensure that every school in the state has an efficiently-running HVAC system. However, you need to note
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Introduction Churches have unique heating, air conditioning, and cooling needs than other commercial installations. This is because they have large spaces with various patterns ranging from small services to packed congregations. Also, the church design may include large windows with large swaths of stained glass, which presents unique challenges as well. More notably, most churches
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Introduction Traditionally, office spaces comprise private offices around the building’s perimeter, with cubicles at the center. But, in recent years, corporate office spaces have been shifting away from that culture. Instead, modern offices have an open plan layout. This design is intended to allow more natural light into the building, which is important for the
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Introduction The state of California recently passed new energy policies that incentivize building electrification. Simply put, these codes encourage the use of efficient heating & cooling systems and electrical design in California homes. This move can lead to a significant decrease in the use of natural gas and fossil fuels in buildings. Interestingly, the CEC
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Introduction A land survey is an important tool for determining the features and locations of property lines in your lot. That way, you can easily know where your lot ends, and your neighbor’s property begins. More importantly, land surveys have led to a significant decrease in property disputes. In this article, we’ll tell you all
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Introduction Stormwater runoff refers to the water from snowmelt or rainfall that flows over land. Generally, it includes runoff from natural drainage and storm drains serving residential, commercial, recreational, agricultural, industrial, and undeveloped lands. If uncontrolled, this water can cause erosion, pollution, and flooding problems. This is where stormwater management comes in! In essence, any
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Introduction As you’d have guessed, hydrology has something to do with water. Besides, ‘hydro’ is a Greek word that refers to water. With that in mind, water is an important resource, since it’s essential for supporting life on earth. However, it plays a crucial role in civil engineering as well. For instance, engineers, architects, or
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Introduction When it rains, water falls on the roof and flows into the downspouts and gutters. Then it’s finally directed to the ground. Where this water flows from here will depend on the drainage plan design. So, a drainage plan refers to the proposed technique of controlling rainwater on your lot. This helps to prevent
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Introduction In civil engineering, hydrology involves applying mathematic principles and scientific knowledge to solve water-related issues in society. This may include problems like mitigation of flood, water quantity, irrigation, control, and more. Also, hydrology reports may be concerned with controlling soil erosion/ river flooding and finding water supplies for irrigated farms or cities. Whichever the
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