Since HVAC systems involve plenty of moving components, it is normal to have some vibration and noise, even in a… Read More

Lighting is one of the largest loads in New York City buildings, accounting for 11% of energy consumption in buildings… Read More

The ENERGY STAR program, managed by the US Environmental Protection Agency, has been very effective in helping homes… Read More

Domestic hot water (DHW) systems represent a large portion of energy consumption in New York City buildings. DHW… Read More

Multifamily and office buildings represent the vast majority of high-rise buildings in NYC. Of all building floor area… Read More

In 2011, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection published a rule to phase out heating oils No. 4 and No. 6, the… Read More

Engineering is always evolving, and MEP design tools are no exception to this. Humans now have access to more… Read More

One of the most distinctive features of New York City is its historic architecture, and pre-war apartments are among… Read More

Many homeowners and businesses turn to self-generated power in an effort to reduce their electricity costs, while… Read More

Space heating represents the highest energy use in New York City buildings. In addition, domestic hot water and space… Read More

Mechanical ventilation is addressed in depth in Chapter 4 of the NYC Mechanical Code. Depending on building conditions,… Read More

New York City has a high density of tall constructions, and as a result the population density is also very high. For… Read More