Tag: Mechanical
Celebrating Our Platinum Anniversary with York College of Pennsylvania
by Scott D. Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM JDB Engineering, Inc. is marking 20 years of successful projects with York College of Pennsylvania. To celebrate, we created a short video that showcases some of the major projects that have been completed during this period, beginning with Wolf Hall or, as it was originally known, the Music, Arts [...]
Read moreReduce Before You Replace
By: Timothy A. Warren, PE, LEED AP, Vice President A common misconception is that building energy use can be optimized by replacing aging, inefficient HVAC and electrical equipment with modern, more efficient models. While replacing equipment can provide energy savings, true energy optimization can only be achieved through an integrated approach that will first promote [...]
Read moreDesigning for Good Acoustics
An often overlooked and frequently misunderstood aspect of the indoor environment is acoustical integrity. Background noise levels play an important role in successful completion of a facility’s occupancy tasks whether the building is a typical office complex, a manufacturing plant, or a performing arts center. All have specific acoustical design goals that play a part [...]
Read moreCommissioning: An Overview
Whether or not owners should invest in Building Commissioning has become a rather important and complex decision over the years. First, owners need to resolve their commissioning needs, comparing the costs and benefits to their budget. Since buildings can be commissioned several different ways, they must then choose the extent of commissioning that is most [...]
Read moreBuilding Humidification
Can you tell that it’s winter by your scratchy throat or by the static shock you receive when you stroll across the office carpeting and touch your desk? Does that fuzzy green stuff growing in the corner of your office herald the arrival of summer? If so, you may have a humidity problem in your [...]
Read moreIndoor Air Quality
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a growing cause of concern for our modern day society. Any building has the potential for SBS, which can cause headaches, fatigue, and even mucous membrane irritation for those exposed to it. Even more serious is Building Related Illness (BRI), a medically identifiable disease which, in extreme cases, can cause [...]
Read moreAir System Basics: VAV
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems play a large role in the successful operation of a facility. They are responsible for maintaining comfort conditions day in and day out. These systems, often very large and energy-consuming, are responsible for a large portion of a building’s first cost and operating cost. It is, therefore, very [...]
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