Mechanical systems—and HVAC in particular—are essential to the comfort and safety of occupants, but can take up valuable space, disturb occupants with operational noise and drive up utility bills by wasting energy. In collaboration with engineers and architects, contractors must determine how to prevent mechanical systems from disrupting designs and livable space without compromising performance Read more
Variable Refrigerant Flow
In Summer 2016, UBER Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) officially opened its doors in downtown Pittsburgh. As the main campus for UBER’s autonomous vehicle research and development labs, the building presented a unique design challenge. Vehicle testing garages sit side-by-side with state-of-the-art conference rooms and office space. This drove the need for zone control and specialized Read more
Johnson County Community College (JCCC), Overland Park, Kansas, serves about 20,000 students. In 2009, the school formed the Center for Sustainability to promote an environmentally, socially and economically responsible campus. The Center set goals, including becoming a zero-waste-to-landfill campus by 2025 and a 100 percent renewable energy campus by 2050. This commitment to sustainability has Read more