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

Heating oil and natural gas are both fossil fuels, but they have very different properties. At room temperature, one is… Read More

In commercial buildings, HVAC loads normally represent the highest energy expense. Geographic location plays a… Read More

When specifying the mechanical and electrical equipment for a building, it is easy to assume that extra capacity is a… Read More

Green construction is a very broad concept that encompasses all stages of a building’s life cycle, from conceptual… Read More

Fire can severely damage a building while threatening human life, so it should come as no surprise that the NYC… Read More

Many engineering tools are like investments, requiring additional resources upfront in order to achieve greater… Read More

If water is delivered to plumbing fixtures with poor pressure, or not delivered at all, there are many possible causes.… Read More