Construction

Atualização de sistemas de resfriamento de ambi...

O resfriamento de ambientes representa 11% do consumo de energia em edifícios da cidade de Nova York maiores que 50.000 pés quadrados. A maioria desses sistemas é alimentada por eletricidade,...

When should heating systems be converted from s...

Steam heating is popular in New York City buildings for a very simple reason: the steam rises on its own, which has made it a practical means of providing heat...

9 MEP Engineering Trends Pushing the Boundaries...

Sustainability is the new black. It's a buzzword that has become so common that it has almost lost its meaning. But what does sustainability mean? And what can we do...

How Ancient Engineers and Their Designs Can Ins...

We often focus on modern technologies and cutting-edge design when considering sustainable buildings. However, the ancient world is full of remarkable engineering feats, I conceived...

The 3 main operating modes of VRF systems

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is an air conditioning technology that achieves extremely high efficiency by varying the flow of refrigerant to indoor units based on the...

Building retrofits: benefits and recommendations

According to the New York Urban Green Council, about 85% of the city's buildings will still be standing in 2050. Considering the city has an ambitious goal of reducing emissions...