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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Introduction Building an indoor cannabis cultivation facility comes with many challenges and obstacles. These include; building permits, inspections, licensing, regulatory compliances, and in most cases, investment pressure. Due to these challenges, most people easily overlook one of the most important aspects of the whole process; irrigation. As you know, water is important for the growth
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Introduction Every commercial building has its construction requirement, including electrical engineering design. In other words, the electric design will depend on the intended use of the building. For instance, nightclubs or restaurants have different requirements than clinics or office buildings. Therefore, it’s important to understand the needs of your commercial building before you start creating
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Introduction In commercial and residential buildings, most electrical components are hidden from sight. The only components that are exposed include receptacles and lighting fixtures since their use requires them. However, in industrial buildings, electrical Engineering systems are much more evident, since there are no dry walls or dropped ceilings to hide them. All in all,
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Introduction The use of irrigation systems for agricultural production is one of the major uses of water worldwide. Unfortunately, the water demand seems to be exceeding supply, especially as the world population continues to grow. According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 80 percent of water in the country is used in irrigation systems
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