Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, February 13-19: ASHRAE 90.1 success tips, understanding NFPA 101, efficiency standards for HVAC system design, more
Articles about ASHRAE 90.1 success tips, understanding NFPA 101, efficiency standards for HVAC system design, choosing modular data center, and IECC updates were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, February 13-19. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer‘s top 5 most read articles online, for February 13-19, covered ASHRAE 90.1 success tips, understanding NFPA 101, efficiency standards for HVAC system design, choosing modular data center, and IECC updates. Link to each article below.
1. Five steps to success with ASHRAE 90.1
ASHRAE Standard 90.1: Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings is one of the main drivers used in any building design. Read the top five best practices for engineers to understand the key elements of this standard.
2. Understanding NFPA 101 for mission critical facilities
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code 2015 is a reference used for strategies to protect people based on building construction, protection, and occupancy features that minimize the effects of fire and other related hazards. It is the only document that covers life safety for new and existing structures. It is vital to understand the electrical/power systems in mission critical facilities and best practices.
3. Know efficiency standards for HVAC system design
Education and diligent analysis will help engineers navigate new U.S. Department of Energy pump-efficiency rules.
4. How to choose a modular data center
Modular data centers can be cost-effective, scalable options. There are several variables to consider, however, when comparing them to brick-and-mortar facilities.
5. Understanding the impact of IECC updates on lighting controls
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is revised periodically to stay up-to-date on current technology and practices. Interior lighting plays an impactful role in the electricity usage of commercial buildings, and the 2012 IECC recognizes this by including various major updates to lighting control systems for energy conservation.
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