Hospitality facilities like resorts and hotels contain various spaces such as guest rooms, swimming pools, lobby, central kitchen, restaurant, and SPA among others. To ensure that the facility meets the functional intent, each of these spaces must have specific Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) systems. In addition, MEP design for hotel buildings plays a significant
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A electric water heater is an important system in every home. Unfortunately, water heaters usually last for about 8 – 15 years, so you’ll have to replace them over time. Otherwise, you’ll have to go without hot water in your home. When that time comes, there are 2 basic types of water heaters you can
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Most American homeowners either own an electric or gas smooth top range, with a smaller proportion owning induction or electric coil-top ranges. So, if you’re planning to buy a new cooking appliance for your home, it’s important to compare gas vs electric stoves. According to a report published by the US Energy Information Administration, about
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A fireplace is a beautiful addition to any home as it produces steady warmth and warmth for your living space. Besides, certain research has shown that a fireplace can increase the value of your home by up to 12%. However, when planning to install a fireplace in your home, you’ve got to choose a gas
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Adding a fire pit to your backyard is an exciting way to upgrade your home’s backyard. It creates a beautiful and comfortable space where your friends and family can make great memories while spending more time outdoors. For instance, you can just gather around the fire pit for some warmth on a cold night or
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There are various techniques of heating your home to keep your family comfortable in cool or severe weather conditions. However, furnaces are still some of the most popular heating & cooling systems among California homeowners, thanks to their compatibility with most HVAC ductwork. Besides, adding a furnace to your HVAC design provides comprehensive heat to
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Berkeley city in California adopted a climate policy in 2019 to ban the use of natural gas in all new buildings to minimize the city’s greenhouse gas emissions and impact on climate change. Since then, many cities across California state and other parts of the country have adopted this climate policy. For instance, New York
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There are various construction methods you can use when building your home. For instance, you can use traditional methods like masonry and earthen-block construction, popular methods like stick-built homes, or opt for modern methods such as light-gauge steel framing. But, how do you select the best building method or material for your upcoming project? Read
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If you’re planning to develop a multifamily building, you need to select the type of HVAC system you’ll install before the project commences. In essence, an ideal HVAC system for multifamily buildings should be energy-efficient and meet the needs of multiple families occupying the building. Unfortunately, choosing an HVAC system for multifamily building is one
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Nowadays, most people, especially in urban settings, spend about 80- 90% of their time indoors, both during work and leisure. Therefore, it’s important for MEP engineers and architects to work together to ensure that indoor spaces have a quality environment. A good Mechanic, Electrical & Plumbing design can lead to increased productivity, operation efficiency, healthy
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Currently, the aging population is increasing rapidly across the world due to longer life expectancies, leading to a huge demand for senior living houses. According to statistics, thousands of senior citizens leave their families and homes every year to join one of the 21000 senior living houses across the country. With over 20% of the
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Commercial HVAC systems are responsible for your business’s energy efficiency, office comfort, and a significant proportion of your utility bills. In addition, they ensure optimum performance of your commercial building’s heating & cooling system, helping you save a lot of money in the long run. However, if your commercial HVAC system is old, it can
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