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Development In Data Center Design
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON and JAMES COE reviewed data centers and
their exiting infrastructure and design requirements Johnston also covered the evolution of data centers and how they are affected by energy concerns and increased density
INSIDE THISEDITION 2014 HIGH PERFORMANCE
BUILDING TRENDSNEW HEIGHTS IN HEALTHCARE
PUBLISHED ARTICLES 1-11
WHITE PAPER 3
WEBINARS 7
STRUCTURES 8
CASE STUDY 9
CREDITS 12
CREATING EXCEPTIONAL ENVIRONMENTS
Syska Hennessy Media Review 2014
M E D I A R E V I E W
TIMOTHY E KRAWETZ had an article published by Medical Construction amp Design on design principals for todayrsquos outpatient facilities
Design and procurement of outpatient facilityrsquos mechanical electrical and plumbing systems will be what determines the long-term operational costs of the facility The more complex the building the more insight energy modeling can provide more
bull Layer the lighting
bull Daylight harvesting
bull Employ lighting controls
bull Choose light fixtures and
color temperatures wisely
bull Save energy
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 32
CARLOS PETTY described how increased need for system interrelatedness has moved to a more open communication protocol that facilitates easier integration for facility monitoring control systems
The benefits of system integration and interoperability can be implemented
in critical facilities design Supporting these protocols begins with developing a clear philosophy and approach to building managements systems (BMS)programmable logic controllers (PLC) network design that embraces new technology trends as they evolve
In preparing to design a network for BMSPLC serving data center consider the power of selecting equipment that facilitates systems integration Moving towards enterprise friendly standard protocols will allow for more flexibility as facilities will install intelligent devices onto existing computerized control systems
Automated controls for data centers
Sharing research and expertise with our clients on timely topics1 CHRIS JOHNSTON reviewed infrastructure demands in critical facilities reviews data center requirements for successful equipment selection and installation with the goal that critical facilities be made as simple as possible
2 VALI SORELL reviewed the ldquoliquid-cooledrdquo cabinet solutions and if liquid cooled solutions can save energy
3 CHRIS JOHNSTON reviewed the expense of data centers and outlined how to invest in a cost-effective data center
Hot Topics Within The Industry From review of trends in technology and practise to practical response and diagnostics of major events our critical facilities team conducts industry research produces white papers and newsletters presents on webi-nars speaks at industry and client forums participates in interviews and writes articles
MEETING INFRASTRUCTURE DEMANDS IN DATA CENTERS
CAN LIQUID COOLING SOLUTIONS SAVE ENERGY
INVESTING IN COST-EFFECTIVE DATA CENTERS1 2 3
TIPS FOR HEALTHCARELIGHTING DESIGN
ANTON LAMA and MARY ANN HAY contributed their expertise for an article on designing effective lighting for healthcare facilities
ASHRAE 901 Energy Standard for Buildings has served as a benchmark for new and retrofit commercial building design It continues to lead todayrsquos sustainability minded business culture Compliance with the standard is often required by law and a prerequisite to obtaining a building permit
Once the specific version of the 901 standard has been identified there
are three paths that can be taken to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 901 Energy Standard for Buildings the prescriptive path the Energy Cost Budget Method and the performance requirement method
ASHRAE 901 also applies to renovation projects but exactly what needs to be done to demonstrate compliance with the standard will be determined by the scope of the retrofit itself Getting
involved early in the design can be even more important for a renovation project than in new construction
An understanding of the local codes and standards including ASHRAE 901 with an integrated design team will help foster integrative design and avoid potential roadblocks that may affect schedule and budget
Jeffrey Martin PE a Supervising Mechanical engineer for Syska Hennessy Group discussed the application of ASHRAE 901 from renovation to new construction projects
ldquoItrsquos a communications thing engineers sometime talk about design in a way that doesnrsquot seem to relate to the things that matter to usrdquo Read more
What would you like for engineers to understand about undertaking a project like this
clientrsquos voice
Designs That Integrate - Applying ASHRAE 901
The interview is available online
Read the entire interview online at iBooks Follow this link and download the publication free of charge
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 54
PUBLICATION COVERAGE
GARY BRENNEN co-president of Syska Hennessy Group chatted with GlobeStcom on how having developing strategies ahead of time is key when approaching the design of creative office space The emergence of new ldquocreativerdquo and ldquountetheredrdquo office space is overtaking developments and new renovations paving the way for a different approach to infrastructures From an engineering it means dealing with lighter and brighter spaces often using daylight and integrated dimmable lighting and enhanced indoor air quality Today developers must consider the environmental impact each development may have Building owners and occupants can collaborate to identify ways to reduce energy At Syska Hennessey Group strategies are developed ahead of time when approaching the design of creative office space
Heathcare Data CentersEditors of Healthcare Design magazine spoke with JAMES COE senior vice president and director of critical facilities at Syska Hennessy Group (New York) A significant amount of information is being generated in healthcare these days as part of its transition to a technology driven industry All the material needs to be stored safely and securely and many are turning to data centers to deliver
ldquoHospitals first started out with a few computers and then they started centralizing that into a room somewhere in the basement of the hospitalrdquo says James Coe Today healthcare providers are considering a host of options to serve as the next generation of data storage including new or renovated
facilities located on or off campuses outsourcing to third-party operators and cloud services
Industry professionals say the first step in choosing an appropriate storage option is measuring a facilityrsquos or systemrsquos current and projected critical load or how much power computers servers and networking equipment are drawing Organizations also need to
identify their budget and how quickly they need to deploy a solution
Data centers must also account for future growth and expanding data needs Coe says a good rule of thumb in design is to be ldquomodular and scalablerdquo by using a repeatable building block with a certain number of generators UPS modules and chillers and cooling towers
As needs continue to grow Coe says facilities can add more equipment such as another generator or UPS until they eventually need to rebuild the whole infrastructure ldquoYou build in stepping stones to get to the ultimate build-outrdquo he says
SPOTLIGHT LIGHTINGThe challenge in designing effective lighting for healthcare facilities lies in the ability to meet the multiple needs of each space It is the lighting designerrsquos mission to streamline the facilityrsquos needs into a single multi-faceted lighting program In Medical Construction amp Design MayJune issue ANTON LAMA and MARY ANN HAY discuseed strategies in lighting design and shared a case study from the Lankenau Medical Center Main Line Health in Wynnewood PA Syska Hennessy integrated lighting with the hospitalrsquos architectural design so there were not many visible fixtures in the public areas Lama and Hay also provided tips on health care lighting design including employ lighting controls and choose light fixtures and color tempeartures wisely
Creative Office Space
A reception area at the Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood PA Syska Hennessy was able to maximize opportunities for daylighting in patient rooms where a single customized ceiling fixtures was used to provide multiple layers of lighting as needed
JOHN PASSANANTE discussed seven ways workplace mobility can be enhanced
1 Understand your clientrsquos business
2 Engage IT early
3 More wireless infrastructure
4 Integrate AV when possible
5 Understand the layout of collaboration spaces
6 Even wireless is wired
Coordinate telecom rooms and pathways
ROBERT BOLIN and KRISTOPHER BAKER wrote about the role that daylight plays in indoor environmental quality for places of education
There has been increased recognition of how daylight may offer non-energy benefits to occupants of buildings including worker satisfaction
While educators and designers agree daylight offers benefits the challenge will be to find how to engage a daylight space To quote Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier ldquoSpace and light and order Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleeprdquo
TIMOTHY KRAWETZ in collaboration with other experts wrote an overview offering advice for prefab projects It was devised as a road map with a best practices approach to achieve reliability in a healthcare environment
Megaprojects and smaller healthcare facilities across the US are being built in record time thanks to advanced prefabrication techniques Building teams are able to compress project schedules by performing multiple activities in parallel
ldquoThe sooner they can move people in the sooner the hospital can start generating revenuerdquo says Krawetz Schedule savings from prefabrication can be
significant and also minimizes the risks of delays Other benefits include improved quality better safety metrics and less waste
Extensive consideration should
be given to the entire journey of prefab elements from the offsite warehouse to the installed location in the building
Perfecting Prefab Healthcare ProjectsCOMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT APPROACH WITH OPTIMIZED OampM THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING OPERATIONAL AUDITS
AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Prefabrication in healthcare centers
7
WORKPLACE MOBILITY
DISTRIBUTIONONCE ARTICLES ARE PUBLISHED IN PERIODICALS OR ONLINE THEY ARE POSTED TO OUR WEBSITE CITED IN LINKEDIN AND TWITTER
Introduction to HVAC SystemsIntroduction to Electrical Systems Ventilation and Thermal ComfortElectrical Safety Codes and StandardsPsychrometricsElectrical Distribution SystemsHVAC Energy and Peak Load CalculationsElectrical Voltage SelectionDuct DesignElectrical Load CalculationsConductorsAir Distribution Equipment and Devices Conduit
Project Management Session 1TelecommunicationsProject Management Session 2Security SystemsProject Management Session 3AudioVisual SystemsBusiness DevelopmentMarketingLEED Session 1 IntroductionLEED Session 2 Sustainable SitesPlumbing Session 1LEED Session 3 Water EfficiencyPlumbing Session 2LEED Session 4 EnergyAtmosphere
Water Distribution Piping DesignOvercurrent ProtectionWater Distribution Cooling EquipmentPanel BoardsWater Distribution Heating EquipmentSwitchboardsHVAC ControlsLighting SystemsHVAC Systems CoordinationElectrical Systems CoordinationMEP Systems Commissioning
Fire Protection SystemsLEED Session 5 MaterialsFire Alarm SystemsLEED Session 6 Indoor Environ QualityEnergy AuditsLEED Session 7 Design InnovationLEED CommissioningEnergy ModelingRisk Management
ModularizedFactory-Built Data Centers - The Big Picture
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 76
SYSKA UNIVERSITYSyska University offers a range of training classes beyond the technical introduction webinars provided for our EDT classes They include competency Listing Engineering CEU PDH LU Accredited Courses Syska Learning Syska Harassment Training Courses Business Personal Development and Ethics and Information Technology and PC Skills
To learn more about these courses visit this Syska University hyperlink For assistance contact Carla Valencia at cvalenciasyskacom
Webinars PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT is offered through Syska Hennessyrsquos Engineer Development Training (EDT) curriculum Conducted by our firmrsquos experts through webinars they are on SYSKA UNIVERSITY
EDT FIRST YEARCURRICULUM
EDT SECOND YEARCURRICULUM
1
2
INDUSTRY TRAININGWEBINAR3
There are many benefits to being published it positions you as an expert in your topic you represent our firm as a leader in your field and you gain valuable experience through the process
The steps are simple and can be modified to suit your working style and your available time and effort
Identify topic of interest in editorial calendar
Secure owner permission if your topic is project specific identify potential images
Alternately pitch your own idea for an article
Secure editorial interest in your topic ndashassimilate specific tweaking suggestions
Develop article outline which can be bulleted items
Secure editorial go-ahead
Sign editorial agreement
Interview with our technical writer or Write the article yourself
Review first draft edit return to writer
Sequential drafts until review draft prepared
Submit for FELU review and comments
Make final edits with technical writer
Submit to editor
Potential peer review depending on publication if so additional editorial and review step
Editor review
Submit professional headshot one line bio
Publication usually online first then print copy if published in a periodical
Record copy provided for you by editor
What does it take to get published
FELU REVIEW PROCESS
CRITICAL TO OUR PUBLICATION PROCESS FELU review provides us with a third party review by experts within our firm to ensure quality and accuracy
Are you interested Discuss it with your group leader After a go-ahead Communications will assist you every step of the way
Online engagement Syska Hennessyrsquos online presence includes LinkedIn and Facebook pages Twitter and our Syska blog
LinkedIn Syska Hennessy Group
TwitterSyskaHennessy
Blog Syska Blog
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 98
Impact of new building energy codesNATHAN KIRBY discussed the California Building Energy Codes which impacts commercial real estate owners and developers New construction designs must be authorized by third-party experts
RetrocommissioningSCOTT BLACKMAN and MICHAEL FALKENSTERN describe how commercial buildings can be retrocommissioned to perform optimally This article was in the February 2014 edition of Engineered Systems Magazine
Designs for outpatient facilitiesTIMOTHY KRAWETZ discusses recent developments with increase of outpa-tient facilities From imaging to surgical departments and recovery rooms outpatient centers allow patients to supplement the hospitalrsquos acute campus for care closer to home
Middle East Automation Market
High Performance Solutions Contribute to the Design Process
ldquoThe Middle East presently is consistently investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of the worldrdquo
Syska Hennessy has an office located in Dubai UAE to meet the demands of clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
CARLOS PETTY gave his take on the controls and automation market in the Middle East The internet has helped the spread of automation knowledge The automation industry adaptation created opportunities for proprietary systems to find ways to c o m m u n i c a t e with each other The Middle East has been investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of world Now there has been a need
for more automation graphical user interfaces based on ldquomiddlewarerdquo software Middleware consolidates unique MEP systems and is capable to allow a single user interface to access multiple underlying systems Without
m i d d l e w a r e each system has dedicated front-end interfaces
Petty describes many Middle
East clients as being willing to invest in automation technology Many countries in the region have adopted promoting automation systems primarily ASHRAErsquos BACnet standard
SYSKA HENNESSY MENA serving the Middle East North Africa
Capitol Records Building UpgradeCHARBEL FARAH described Californiarsquos Net Zero Plan which outlines a bold goal for future energy savings New commercial construction in the state has to achieve net zero energy use with a deadline set at year 2030
One landmark building which made progress in meeting these goals is the historic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood Calif Known as the worldrsquos first circular office building the 150000-square-foot structure has to contend with every possible building
exposure After evaluation the HVAC system was deemed unacceptable and Syska Hennessy was selected to construct a reliable and energy-efficient system ensuring 100 percent uptime in this critical building
A BuildingWithin ABuildingROBERT FAGNANT spoke with LD+A magazine to discuss the redesign work at the University of San Diego
Renovation included
Flexible LED-based systems
Increased natural daylight
Renovation of the atrium
Redesign of a ceiling
Textured walls and
Residential aesthetics
Students needs were the biggest factors for the project and redesign gave them a building made to last
Energy services analysis articles reviewing metering parameters discussing submetering applications and district energy incentives
DISTRICT ENERGY
Daniel H NallIndustry Expert Joins New York Office
DANIEL H NALL PE FAIA ASHRAE Fellow LEED Fellow HDBP BEMP has joined the companyrsquos New York office as a Vice President and Regional Director of High Performance Buildings Mr Nall will focus on oversight of high performance building design initiatives on projects around the globe He represents another key component of the continued growth of the Syska Hennessy Group organization
Mr Nall has had substantial engineering involvement in projects including the Newseum in Washington DC the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA and the Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York
Mr Nall brings an understanding of high performance design and is a recognized expert at several emerging technologies for high performance green buildings
The Newseum located in Washington DC was a project Daniel H Nall worked on
SUBMETERING
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
DISTRICT ENERGY IN USA
FAQHow much will the app costWe are pleased to share the app for free Even in-app downloads
Is it available for AndroidtradeNo Currently the app is only available for iOStrade
I have an iPad mini will it work on my deviceYes The app is designed to work with both the mini and full sized iPads regardless of whether you have a retina display or not
I have the print version already whatrsquos the differenceNamely interactivity The app version of Connections contains several features not available via print including video animation and scrollable content
Irsquom playing a video but would like to see it bigger where can I view the video If you tap on a playing video a control panel will ap-pear tap the arrows to take the video full screen
Is swiping the only way to navigate the appNo the table of contents page is interactive Also if you tap any screen a home button and contents button will appear on top of the screen A scroll bar will appear on the bottom scrolling will preview all pages
How do I share the appThere are a few ways to share the app Forwarding this email is one of them Alternatively you can open the Appletrade App Store and navigate to Connections If you pull the app up from here the share dialogue can be opened by tapping the icon in the top right hand corner
Connections is a dialogue with our clients Sharing our experience and theirs hearing our clientrsquos voice
CONNECTIONS iOS DevelopmentClient interviews interactive images drawing details come to life as you navigate through the app
Push past the limits of print
The Connections app available in the app store directly from your iPad brings a static print page to life with dynamic enhancements to the content
Image animations scaling orientation-based content videos weblinks and more are available for further exploration and to enhance the reader experience Supplementing a topic with animation making it more accessible with greater design detail from a design creating a direct link with the writers and technical team via email links for questions ot suggestions the possibiliites are endless
In Version 10 the app included video interviews with experts Lalit Mehta and Chris Walsh while showcasing highly detailed modeling files dynamic images and additional content links
Global availablity agile client relationships
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 1110
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
bull Layer the lighting
bull Daylight harvesting
bull Employ lighting controls
bull Choose light fixtures and
color temperatures wisely
bull Save energy
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 32
CARLOS PETTY described how increased need for system interrelatedness has moved to a more open communication protocol that facilitates easier integration for facility monitoring control systems
The benefits of system integration and interoperability can be implemented
in critical facilities design Supporting these protocols begins with developing a clear philosophy and approach to building managements systems (BMS)programmable logic controllers (PLC) network design that embraces new technology trends as they evolve
In preparing to design a network for BMSPLC serving data center consider the power of selecting equipment that facilitates systems integration Moving towards enterprise friendly standard protocols will allow for more flexibility as facilities will install intelligent devices onto existing computerized control systems
Automated controls for data centers
Sharing research and expertise with our clients on timely topics1 CHRIS JOHNSTON reviewed infrastructure demands in critical facilities reviews data center requirements for successful equipment selection and installation with the goal that critical facilities be made as simple as possible
2 VALI SORELL reviewed the ldquoliquid-cooledrdquo cabinet solutions and if liquid cooled solutions can save energy
3 CHRIS JOHNSTON reviewed the expense of data centers and outlined how to invest in a cost-effective data center
Hot Topics Within The Industry From review of trends in technology and practise to practical response and diagnostics of major events our critical facilities team conducts industry research produces white papers and newsletters presents on webi-nars speaks at industry and client forums participates in interviews and writes articles
MEETING INFRASTRUCTURE DEMANDS IN DATA CENTERS
CAN LIQUID COOLING SOLUTIONS SAVE ENERGY
INVESTING IN COST-EFFECTIVE DATA CENTERS1 2 3
TIPS FOR HEALTHCARELIGHTING DESIGN
ANTON LAMA and MARY ANN HAY contributed their expertise for an article on designing effective lighting for healthcare facilities
ASHRAE 901 Energy Standard for Buildings has served as a benchmark for new and retrofit commercial building design It continues to lead todayrsquos sustainability minded business culture Compliance with the standard is often required by law and a prerequisite to obtaining a building permit
Once the specific version of the 901 standard has been identified there
are three paths that can be taken to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 901 Energy Standard for Buildings the prescriptive path the Energy Cost Budget Method and the performance requirement method
ASHRAE 901 also applies to renovation projects but exactly what needs to be done to demonstrate compliance with the standard will be determined by the scope of the retrofit itself Getting
involved early in the design can be even more important for a renovation project than in new construction
An understanding of the local codes and standards including ASHRAE 901 with an integrated design team will help foster integrative design and avoid potential roadblocks that may affect schedule and budget
Jeffrey Martin PE a Supervising Mechanical engineer for Syska Hennessy Group discussed the application of ASHRAE 901 from renovation to new construction projects
ldquoItrsquos a communications thing engineers sometime talk about design in a way that doesnrsquot seem to relate to the things that matter to usrdquo Read more
What would you like for engineers to understand about undertaking a project like this
clientrsquos voice
Designs That Integrate - Applying ASHRAE 901
The interview is available online
Read the entire interview online at iBooks Follow this link and download the publication free of charge
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 54
PUBLICATION COVERAGE
GARY BRENNEN co-president of Syska Hennessy Group chatted with GlobeStcom on how having developing strategies ahead of time is key when approaching the design of creative office space The emergence of new ldquocreativerdquo and ldquountetheredrdquo office space is overtaking developments and new renovations paving the way for a different approach to infrastructures From an engineering it means dealing with lighter and brighter spaces often using daylight and integrated dimmable lighting and enhanced indoor air quality Today developers must consider the environmental impact each development may have Building owners and occupants can collaborate to identify ways to reduce energy At Syska Hennessey Group strategies are developed ahead of time when approaching the design of creative office space
Heathcare Data CentersEditors of Healthcare Design magazine spoke with JAMES COE senior vice president and director of critical facilities at Syska Hennessy Group (New York) A significant amount of information is being generated in healthcare these days as part of its transition to a technology driven industry All the material needs to be stored safely and securely and many are turning to data centers to deliver
ldquoHospitals first started out with a few computers and then they started centralizing that into a room somewhere in the basement of the hospitalrdquo says James Coe Today healthcare providers are considering a host of options to serve as the next generation of data storage including new or renovated
facilities located on or off campuses outsourcing to third-party operators and cloud services
Industry professionals say the first step in choosing an appropriate storage option is measuring a facilityrsquos or systemrsquos current and projected critical load or how much power computers servers and networking equipment are drawing Organizations also need to
identify their budget and how quickly they need to deploy a solution
Data centers must also account for future growth and expanding data needs Coe says a good rule of thumb in design is to be ldquomodular and scalablerdquo by using a repeatable building block with a certain number of generators UPS modules and chillers and cooling towers
As needs continue to grow Coe says facilities can add more equipment such as another generator or UPS until they eventually need to rebuild the whole infrastructure ldquoYou build in stepping stones to get to the ultimate build-outrdquo he says
SPOTLIGHT LIGHTINGThe challenge in designing effective lighting for healthcare facilities lies in the ability to meet the multiple needs of each space It is the lighting designerrsquos mission to streamline the facilityrsquos needs into a single multi-faceted lighting program In Medical Construction amp Design MayJune issue ANTON LAMA and MARY ANN HAY discuseed strategies in lighting design and shared a case study from the Lankenau Medical Center Main Line Health in Wynnewood PA Syska Hennessy integrated lighting with the hospitalrsquos architectural design so there were not many visible fixtures in the public areas Lama and Hay also provided tips on health care lighting design including employ lighting controls and choose light fixtures and color tempeartures wisely
Creative Office Space
A reception area at the Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood PA Syska Hennessy was able to maximize opportunities for daylighting in patient rooms where a single customized ceiling fixtures was used to provide multiple layers of lighting as needed
JOHN PASSANANTE discussed seven ways workplace mobility can be enhanced
1 Understand your clientrsquos business
2 Engage IT early
3 More wireless infrastructure
4 Integrate AV when possible
5 Understand the layout of collaboration spaces
6 Even wireless is wired
Coordinate telecom rooms and pathways
ROBERT BOLIN and KRISTOPHER BAKER wrote about the role that daylight plays in indoor environmental quality for places of education
There has been increased recognition of how daylight may offer non-energy benefits to occupants of buildings including worker satisfaction
While educators and designers agree daylight offers benefits the challenge will be to find how to engage a daylight space To quote Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier ldquoSpace and light and order Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleeprdquo
TIMOTHY KRAWETZ in collaboration with other experts wrote an overview offering advice for prefab projects It was devised as a road map with a best practices approach to achieve reliability in a healthcare environment
Megaprojects and smaller healthcare facilities across the US are being built in record time thanks to advanced prefabrication techniques Building teams are able to compress project schedules by performing multiple activities in parallel
ldquoThe sooner they can move people in the sooner the hospital can start generating revenuerdquo says Krawetz Schedule savings from prefabrication can be
significant and also minimizes the risks of delays Other benefits include improved quality better safety metrics and less waste
Extensive consideration should
be given to the entire journey of prefab elements from the offsite warehouse to the installed location in the building
Perfecting Prefab Healthcare ProjectsCOMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT APPROACH WITH OPTIMIZED OampM THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING OPERATIONAL AUDITS
AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Prefabrication in healthcare centers
7
WORKPLACE MOBILITY
DISTRIBUTIONONCE ARTICLES ARE PUBLISHED IN PERIODICALS OR ONLINE THEY ARE POSTED TO OUR WEBSITE CITED IN LINKEDIN AND TWITTER
Introduction to HVAC SystemsIntroduction to Electrical Systems Ventilation and Thermal ComfortElectrical Safety Codes and StandardsPsychrometricsElectrical Distribution SystemsHVAC Energy and Peak Load CalculationsElectrical Voltage SelectionDuct DesignElectrical Load CalculationsConductorsAir Distribution Equipment and Devices Conduit
Project Management Session 1TelecommunicationsProject Management Session 2Security SystemsProject Management Session 3AudioVisual SystemsBusiness DevelopmentMarketingLEED Session 1 IntroductionLEED Session 2 Sustainable SitesPlumbing Session 1LEED Session 3 Water EfficiencyPlumbing Session 2LEED Session 4 EnergyAtmosphere
Water Distribution Piping DesignOvercurrent ProtectionWater Distribution Cooling EquipmentPanel BoardsWater Distribution Heating EquipmentSwitchboardsHVAC ControlsLighting SystemsHVAC Systems CoordinationElectrical Systems CoordinationMEP Systems Commissioning
Fire Protection SystemsLEED Session 5 MaterialsFire Alarm SystemsLEED Session 6 Indoor Environ QualityEnergy AuditsLEED Session 7 Design InnovationLEED CommissioningEnergy ModelingRisk Management
ModularizedFactory-Built Data Centers - The Big Picture
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 76
SYSKA UNIVERSITYSyska University offers a range of training classes beyond the technical introduction webinars provided for our EDT classes They include competency Listing Engineering CEU PDH LU Accredited Courses Syska Learning Syska Harassment Training Courses Business Personal Development and Ethics and Information Technology and PC Skills
To learn more about these courses visit this Syska University hyperlink For assistance contact Carla Valencia at cvalenciasyskacom
Webinars PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT is offered through Syska Hennessyrsquos Engineer Development Training (EDT) curriculum Conducted by our firmrsquos experts through webinars they are on SYSKA UNIVERSITY
EDT FIRST YEARCURRICULUM
EDT SECOND YEARCURRICULUM
1
2
INDUSTRY TRAININGWEBINAR3
There are many benefits to being published it positions you as an expert in your topic you represent our firm as a leader in your field and you gain valuable experience through the process
The steps are simple and can be modified to suit your working style and your available time and effort
Identify topic of interest in editorial calendar
Secure owner permission if your topic is project specific identify potential images
Alternately pitch your own idea for an article
Secure editorial interest in your topic ndashassimilate specific tweaking suggestions
Develop article outline which can be bulleted items
Secure editorial go-ahead
Sign editorial agreement
Interview with our technical writer or Write the article yourself
Review first draft edit return to writer
Sequential drafts until review draft prepared
Submit for FELU review and comments
Make final edits with technical writer
Submit to editor
Potential peer review depending on publication if so additional editorial and review step
Editor review
Submit professional headshot one line bio
Publication usually online first then print copy if published in a periodical
Record copy provided for you by editor
What does it take to get published
FELU REVIEW PROCESS
CRITICAL TO OUR PUBLICATION PROCESS FELU review provides us with a third party review by experts within our firm to ensure quality and accuracy
Are you interested Discuss it with your group leader After a go-ahead Communications will assist you every step of the way
Online engagement Syska Hennessyrsquos online presence includes LinkedIn and Facebook pages Twitter and our Syska blog
LinkedIn Syska Hennessy Group
TwitterSyskaHennessy
Blog Syska Blog
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 98
Impact of new building energy codesNATHAN KIRBY discussed the California Building Energy Codes which impacts commercial real estate owners and developers New construction designs must be authorized by third-party experts
RetrocommissioningSCOTT BLACKMAN and MICHAEL FALKENSTERN describe how commercial buildings can be retrocommissioned to perform optimally This article was in the February 2014 edition of Engineered Systems Magazine
Designs for outpatient facilitiesTIMOTHY KRAWETZ discusses recent developments with increase of outpa-tient facilities From imaging to surgical departments and recovery rooms outpatient centers allow patients to supplement the hospitalrsquos acute campus for care closer to home
Middle East Automation Market
High Performance Solutions Contribute to the Design Process
ldquoThe Middle East presently is consistently investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of the worldrdquo
Syska Hennessy has an office located in Dubai UAE to meet the demands of clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
CARLOS PETTY gave his take on the controls and automation market in the Middle East The internet has helped the spread of automation knowledge The automation industry adaptation created opportunities for proprietary systems to find ways to c o m m u n i c a t e with each other The Middle East has been investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of world Now there has been a need
for more automation graphical user interfaces based on ldquomiddlewarerdquo software Middleware consolidates unique MEP systems and is capable to allow a single user interface to access multiple underlying systems Without
m i d d l e w a r e each system has dedicated front-end interfaces
Petty describes many Middle
East clients as being willing to invest in automation technology Many countries in the region have adopted promoting automation systems primarily ASHRAErsquos BACnet standard
SYSKA HENNESSY MENA serving the Middle East North Africa
Capitol Records Building UpgradeCHARBEL FARAH described Californiarsquos Net Zero Plan which outlines a bold goal for future energy savings New commercial construction in the state has to achieve net zero energy use with a deadline set at year 2030
One landmark building which made progress in meeting these goals is the historic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood Calif Known as the worldrsquos first circular office building the 150000-square-foot structure has to contend with every possible building
exposure After evaluation the HVAC system was deemed unacceptable and Syska Hennessy was selected to construct a reliable and energy-efficient system ensuring 100 percent uptime in this critical building
A BuildingWithin ABuildingROBERT FAGNANT spoke with LD+A magazine to discuss the redesign work at the University of San Diego
Renovation included
Flexible LED-based systems
Increased natural daylight
Renovation of the atrium
Redesign of a ceiling
Textured walls and
Residential aesthetics
Students needs were the biggest factors for the project and redesign gave them a building made to last
Energy services analysis articles reviewing metering parameters discussing submetering applications and district energy incentives
DISTRICT ENERGY
Daniel H NallIndustry Expert Joins New York Office
DANIEL H NALL PE FAIA ASHRAE Fellow LEED Fellow HDBP BEMP has joined the companyrsquos New York office as a Vice President and Regional Director of High Performance Buildings Mr Nall will focus on oversight of high performance building design initiatives on projects around the globe He represents another key component of the continued growth of the Syska Hennessy Group organization
Mr Nall has had substantial engineering involvement in projects including the Newseum in Washington DC the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA and the Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York
Mr Nall brings an understanding of high performance design and is a recognized expert at several emerging technologies for high performance green buildings
The Newseum located in Washington DC was a project Daniel H Nall worked on
SUBMETERING
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
DISTRICT ENERGY IN USA
FAQHow much will the app costWe are pleased to share the app for free Even in-app downloads
Is it available for AndroidtradeNo Currently the app is only available for iOStrade
I have an iPad mini will it work on my deviceYes The app is designed to work with both the mini and full sized iPads regardless of whether you have a retina display or not
I have the print version already whatrsquos the differenceNamely interactivity The app version of Connections contains several features not available via print including video animation and scrollable content
Irsquom playing a video but would like to see it bigger where can I view the video If you tap on a playing video a control panel will ap-pear tap the arrows to take the video full screen
Is swiping the only way to navigate the appNo the table of contents page is interactive Also if you tap any screen a home button and contents button will appear on top of the screen A scroll bar will appear on the bottom scrolling will preview all pages
How do I share the appThere are a few ways to share the app Forwarding this email is one of them Alternatively you can open the Appletrade App Store and navigate to Connections If you pull the app up from here the share dialogue can be opened by tapping the icon in the top right hand corner
Connections is a dialogue with our clients Sharing our experience and theirs hearing our clientrsquos voice
CONNECTIONS iOS DevelopmentClient interviews interactive images drawing details come to life as you navigate through the app
Push past the limits of print
The Connections app available in the app store directly from your iPad brings a static print page to life with dynamic enhancements to the content
Image animations scaling orientation-based content videos weblinks and more are available for further exploration and to enhance the reader experience Supplementing a topic with animation making it more accessible with greater design detail from a design creating a direct link with the writers and technical team via email links for questions ot suggestions the possibiliites are endless
In Version 10 the app included video interviews with experts Lalit Mehta and Chris Walsh while showcasing highly detailed modeling files dynamic images and additional content links
Global availablity agile client relationships
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 1110
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 54
PUBLICATION COVERAGE
GARY BRENNEN co-president of Syska Hennessy Group chatted with GlobeStcom on how having developing strategies ahead of time is key when approaching the design of creative office space The emergence of new ldquocreativerdquo and ldquountetheredrdquo office space is overtaking developments and new renovations paving the way for a different approach to infrastructures From an engineering it means dealing with lighter and brighter spaces often using daylight and integrated dimmable lighting and enhanced indoor air quality Today developers must consider the environmental impact each development may have Building owners and occupants can collaborate to identify ways to reduce energy At Syska Hennessey Group strategies are developed ahead of time when approaching the design of creative office space
Heathcare Data CentersEditors of Healthcare Design magazine spoke with JAMES COE senior vice president and director of critical facilities at Syska Hennessy Group (New York) A significant amount of information is being generated in healthcare these days as part of its transition to a technology driven industry All the material needs to be stored safely and securely and many are turning to data centers to deliver
ldquoHospitals first started out with a few computers and then they started centralizing that into a room somewhere in the basement of the hospitalrdquo says James Coe Today healthcare providers are considering a host of options to serve as the next generation of data storage including new or renovated
facilities located on or off campuses outsourcing to third-party operators and cloud services
Industry professionals say the first step in choosing an appropriate storage option is measuring a facilityrsquos or systemrsquos current and projected critical load or how much power computers servers and networking equipment are drawing Organizations also need to
identify their budget and how quickly they need to deploy a solution
Data centers must also account for future growth and expanding data needs Coe says a good rule of thumb in design is to be ldquomodular and scalablerdquo by using a repeatable building block with a certain number of generators UPS modules and chillers and cooling towers
As needs continue to grow Coe says facilities can add more equipment such as another generator or UPS until they eventually need to rebuild the whole infrastructure ldquoYou build in stepping stones to get to the ultimate build-outrdquo he says
SPOTLIGHT LIGHTINGThe challenge in designing effective lighting for healthcare facilities lies in the ability to meet the multiple needs of each space It is the lighting designerrsquos mission to streamline the facilityrsquos needs into a single multi-faceted lighting program In Medical Construction amp Design MayJune issue ANTON LAMA and MARY ANN HAY discuseed strategies in lighting design and shared a case study from the Lankenau Medical Center Main Line Health in Wynnewood PA Syska Hennessy integrated lighting with the hospitalrsquos architectural design so there were not many visible fixtures in the public areas Lama and Hay also provided tips on health care lighting design including employ lighting controls and choose light fixtures and color tempeartures wisely
Creative Office Space
A reception area at the Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood PA Syska Hennessy was able to maximize opportunities for daylighting in patient rooms where a single customized ceiling fixtures was used to provide multiple layers of lighting as needed
JOHN PASSANANTE discussed seven ways workplace mobility can be enhanced
1 Understand your clientrsquos business
2 Engage IT early
3 More wireless infrastructure
4 Integrate AV when possible
5 Understand the layout of collaboration spaces
6 Even wireless is wired
Coordinate telecom rooms and pathways
ROBERT BOLIN and KRISTOPHER BAKER wrote about the role that daylight plays in indoor environmental quality for places of education
There has been increased recognition of how daylight may offer non-energy benefits to occupants of buildings including worker satisfaction
While educators and designers agree daylight offers benefits the challenge will be to find how to engage a daylight space To quote Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier ldquoSpace and light and order Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleeprdquo
TIMOTHY KRAWETZ in collaboration with other experts wrote an overview offering advice for prefab projects It was devised as a road map with a best practices approach to achieve reliability in a healthcare environment
Megaprojects and smaller healthcare facilities across the US are being built in record time thanks to advanced prefabrication techniques Building teams are able to compress project schedules by performing multiple activities in parallel
ldquoThe sooner they can move people in the sooner the hospital can start generating revenuerdquo says Krawetz Schedule savings from prefabrication can be
significant and also minimizes the risks of delays Other benefits include improved quality better safety metrics and less waste
Extensive consideration should
be given to the entire journey of prefab elements from the offsite warehouse to the installed location in the building
Perfecting Prefab Healthcare ProjectsCOMPREHENSIVE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT APPROACH WITH OPTIMIZED OampM THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING OPERATIONAL AUDITS
AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Prefabrication in healthcare centers
7
WORKPLACE MOBILITY
DISTRIBUTIONONCE ARTICLES ARE PUBLISHED IN PERIODICALS OR ONLINE THEY ARE POSTED TO OUR WEBSITE CITED IN LINKEDIN AND TWITTER
Introduction to HVAC SystemsIntroduction to Electrical Systems Ventilation and Thermal ComfortElectrical Safety Codes and StandardsPsychrometricsElectrical Distribution SystemsHVAC Energy and Peak Load CalculationsElectrical Voltage SelectionDuct DesignElectrical Load CalculationsConductorsAir Distribution Equipment and Devices Conduit
Project Management Session 1TelecommunicationsProject Management Session 2Security SystemsProject Management Session 3AudioVisual SystemsBusiness DevelopmentMarketingLEED Session 1 IntroductionLEED Session 2 Sustainable SitesPlumbing Session 1LEED Session 3 Water EfficiencyPlumbing Session 2LEED Session 4 EnergyAtmosphere
Water Distribution Piping DesignOvercurrent ProtectionWater Distribution Cooling EquipmentPanel BoardsWater Distribution Heating EquipmentSwitchboardsHVAC ControlsLighting SystemsHVAC Systems CoordinationElectrical Systems CoordinationMEP Systems Commissioning
Fire Protection SystemsLEED Session 5 MaterialsFire Alarm SystemsLEED Session 6 Indoor Environ QualityEnergy AuditsLEED Session 7 Design InnovationLEED CommissioningEnergy ModelingRisk Management
ModularizedFactory-Built Data Centers - The Big Picture
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 76
SYSKA UNIVERSITYSyska University offers a range of training classes beyond the technical introduction webinars provided for our EDT classes They include competency Listing Engineering CEU PDH LU Accredited Courses Syska Learning Syska Harassment Training Courses Business Personal Development and Ethics and Information Technology and PC Skills
To learn more about these courses visit this Syska University hyperlink For assistance contact Carla Valencia at cvalenciasyskacom
Webinars PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT is offered through Syska Hennessyrsquos Engineer Development Training (EDT) curriculum Conducted by our firmrsquos experts through webinars they are on SYSKA UNIVERSITY
EDT FIRST YEARCURRICULUM
EDT SECOND YEARCURRICULUM
1
2
INDUSTRY TRAININGWEBINAR3
There are many benefits to being published it positions you as an expert in your topic you represent our firm as a leader in your field and you gain valuable experience through the process
The steps are simple and can be modified to suit your working style and your available time and effort
Identify topic of interest in editorial calendar
Secure owner permission if your topic is project specific identify potential images
Alternately pitch your own idea for an article
Secure editorial interest in your topic ndashassimilate specific tweaking suggestions
Develop article outline which can be bulleted items
Secure editorial go-ahead
Sign editorial agreement
Interview with our technical writer or Write the article yourself
Review first draft edit return to writer
Sequential drafts until review draft prepared
Submit for FELU review and comments
Make final edits with technical writer
Submit to editor
Potential peer review depending on publication if so additional editorial and review step
Editor review
Submit professional headshot one line bio
Publication usually online first then print copy if published in a periodical
Record copy provided for you by editor
What does it take to get published
FELU REVIEW PROCESS
CRITICAL TO OUR PUBLICATION PROCESS FELU review provides us with a third party review by experts within our firm to ensure quality and accuracy
Are you interested Discuss it with your group leader After a go-ahead Communications will assist you every step of the way
Online engagement Syska Hennessyrsquos online presence includes LinkedIn and Facebook pages Twitter and our Syska blog
LinkedIn Syska Hennessy Group
TwitterSyskaHennessy
Blog Syska Blog
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 98
Impact of new building energy codesNATHAN KIRBY discussed the California Building Energy Codes which impacts commercial real estate owners and developers New construction designs must be authorized by third-party experts
RetrocommissioningSCOTT BLACKMAN and MICHAEL FALKENSTERN describe how commercial buildings can be retrocommissioned to perform optimally This article was in the February 2014 edition of Engineered Systems Magazine
Designs for outpatient facilitiesTIMOTHY KRAWETZ discusses recent developments with increase of outpa-tient facilities From imaging to surgical departments and recovery rooms outpatient centers allow patients to supplement the hospitalrsquos acute campus for care closer to home
Middle East Automation Market
High Performance Solutions Contribute to the Design Process
ldquoThe Middle East presently is consistently investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of the worldrdquo
Syska Hennessy has an office located in Dubai UAE to meet the demands of clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
CARLOS PETTY gave his take on the controls and automation market in the Middle East The internet has helped the spread of automation knowledge The automation industry adaptation created opportunities for proprietary systems to find ways to c o m m u n i c a t e with each other The Middle East has been investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of world Now there has been a need
for more automation graphical user interfaces based on ldquomiddlewarerdquo software Middleware consolidates unique MEP systems and is capable to allow a single user interface to access multiple underlying systems Without
m i d d l e w a r e each system has dedicated front-end interfaces
Petty describes many Middle
East clients as being willing to invest in automation technology Many countries in the region have adopted promoting automation systems primarily ASHRAErsquos BACnet standard
SYSKA HENNESSY MENA serving the Middle East North Africa
Capitol Records Building UpgradeCHARBEL FARAH described Californiarsquos Net Zero Plan which outlines a bold goal for future energy savings New commercial construction in the state has to achieve net zero energy use with a deadline set at year 2030
One landmark building which made progress in meeting these goals is the historic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood Calif Known as the worldrsquos first circular office building the 150000-square-foot structure has to contend with every possible building
exposure After evaluation the HVAC system was deemed unacceptable and Syska Hennessy was selected to construct a reliable and energy-efficient system ensuring 100 percent uptime in this critical building
A BuildingWithin ABuildingROBERT FAGNANT spoke with LD+A magazine to discuss the redesign work at the University of San Diego
Renovation included
Flexible LED-based systems
Increased natural daylight
Renovation of the atrium
Redesign of a ceiling
Textured walls and
Residential aesthetics
Students needs were the biggest factors for the project and redesign gave them a building made to last
Energy services analysis articles reviewing metering parameters discussing submetering applications and district energy incentives
DISTRICT ENERGY
Daniel H NallIndustry Expert Joins New York Office
DANIEL H NALL PE FAIA ASHRAE Fellow LEED Fellow HDBP BEMP has joined the companyrsquos New York office as a Vice President and Regional Director of High Performance Buildings Mr Nall will focus on oversight of high performance building design initiatives on projects around the globe He represents another key component of the continued growth of the Syska Hennessy Group organization
Mr Nall has had substantial engineering involvement in projects including the Newseum in Washington DC the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA and the Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York
Mr Nall brings an understanding of high performance design and is a recognized expert at several emerging technologies for high performance green buildings
The Newseum located in Washington DC was a project Daniel H Nall worked on
SUBMETERING
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
DISTRICT ENERGY IN USA
FAQHow much will the app costWe are pleased to share the app for free Even in-app downloads
Is it available for AndroidtradeNo Currently the app is only available for iOStrade
I have an iPad mini will it work on my deviceYes The app is designed to work with both the mini and full sized iPads regardless of whether you have a retina display or not
I have the print version already whatrsquos the differenceNamely interactivity The app version of Connections contains several features not available via print including video animation and scrollable content
Irsquom playing a video but would like to see it bigger where can I view the video If you tap on a playing video a control panel will ap-pear tap the arrows to take the video full screen
Is swiping the only way to navigate the appNo the table of contents page is interactive Also if you tap any screen a home button and contents button will appear on top of the screen A scroll bar will appear on the bottom scrolling will preview all pages
How do I share the appThere are a few ways to share the app Forwarding this email is one of them Alternatively you can open the Appletrade App Store and navigate to Connections If you pull the app up from here the share dialogue can be opened by tapping the icon in the top right hand corner
Connections is a dialogue with our clients Sharing our experience and theirs hearing our clientrsquos voice
CONNECTIONS iOS DevelopmentClient interviews interactive images drawing details come to life as you navigate through the app
Push past the limits of print
The Connections app available in the app store directly from your iPad brings a static print page to life with dynamic enhancements to the content
Image animations scaling orientation-based content videos weblinks and more are available for further exploration and to enhance the reader experience Supplementing a topic with animation making it more accessible with greater design detail from a design creating a direct link with the writers and technical team via email links for questions ot suggestions the possibiliites are endless
In Version 10 the app included video interviews with experts Lalit Mehta and Chris Walsh while showcasing highly detailed modeling files dynamic images and additional content links
Global availablity agile client relationships
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 1110
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
Introduction to HVAC SystemsIntroduction to Electrical Systems Ventilation and Thermal ComfortElectrical Safety Codes and StandardsPsychrometricsElectrical Distribution SystemsHVAC Energy and Peak Load CalculationsElectrical Voltage SelectionDuct DesignElectrical Load CalculationsConductorsAir Distribution Equipment and Devices Conduit
Project Management Session 1TelecommunicationsProject Management Session 2Security SystemsProject Management Session 3AudioVisual SystemsBusiness DevelopmentMarketingLEED Session 1 IntroductionLEED Session 2 Sustainable SitesPlumbing Session 1LEED Session 3 Water EfficiencyPlumbing Session 2LEED Session 4 EnergyAtmosphere
Water Distribution Piping DesignOvercurrent ProtectionWater Distribution Cooling EquipmentPanel BoardsWater Distribution Heating EquipmentSwitchboardsHVAC ControlsLighting SystemsHVAC Systems CoordinationElectrical Systems CoordinationMEP Systems Commissioning
Fire Protection SystemsLEED Session 5 MaterialsFire Alarm SystemsLEED Session 6 Indoor Environ QualityEnergy AuditsLEED Session 7 Design InnovationLEED CommissioningEnergy ModelingRisk Management
ModularizedFactory-Built Data Centers - The Big Picture
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 76
SYSKA UNIVERSITYSyska University offers a range of training classes beyond the technical introduction webinars provided for our EDT classes They include competency Listing Engineering CEU PDH LU Accredited Courses Syska Learning Syska Harassment Training Courses Business Personal Development and Ethics and Information Technology and PC Skills
To learn more about these courses visit this Syska University hyperlink For assistance contact Carla Valencia at cvalenciasyskacom
Webinars PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT is offered through Syska Hennessyrsquos Engineer Development Training (EDT) curriculum Conducted by our firmrsquos experts through webinars they are on SYSKA UNIVERSITY
EDT FIRST YEARCURRICULUM
EDT SECOND YEARCURRICULUM
1
2
INDUSTRY TRAININGWEBINAR3
There are many benefits to being published it positions you as an expert in your topic you represent our firm as a leader in your field and you gain valuable experience through the process
The steps are simple and can be modified to suit your working style and your available time and effort
Identify topic of interest in editorial calendar
Secure owner permission if your topic is project specific identify potential images
Alternately pitch your own idea for an article
Secure editorial interest in your topic ndashassimilate specific tweaking suggestions
Develop article outline which can be bulleted items
Secure editorial go-ahead
Sign editorial agreement
Interview with our technical writer or Write the article yourself
Review first draft edit return to writer
Sequential drafts until review draft prepared
Submit for FELU review and comments
Make final edits with technical writer
Submit to editor
Potential peer review depending on publication if so additional editorial and review step
Editor review
Submit professional headshot one line bio
Publication usually online first then print copy if published in a periodical
Record copy provided for you by editor
What does it take to get published
FELU REVIEW PROCESS
CRITICAL TO OUR PUBLICATION PROCESS FELU review provides us with a third party review by experts within our firm to ensure quality and accuracy
Are you interested Discuss it with your group leader After a go-ahead Communications will assist you every step of the way
Online engagement Syska Hennessyrsquos online presence includes LinkedIn and Facebook pages Twitter and our Syska blog
LinkedIn Syska Hennessy Group
TwitterSyskaHennessy
Blog Syska Blog
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 98
Impact of new building energy codesNATHAN KIRBY discussed the California Building Energy Codes which impacts commercial real estate owners and developers New construction designs must be authorized by third-party experts
RetrocommissioningSCOTT BLACKMAN and MICHAEL FALKENSTERN describe how commercial buildings can be retrocommissioned to perform optimally This article was in the February 2014 edition of Engineered Systems Magazine
Designs for outpatient facilitiesTIMOTHY KRAWETZ discusses recent developments with increase of outpa-tient facilities From imaging to surgical departments and recovery rooms outpatient centers allow patients to supplement the hospitalrsquos acute campus for care closer to home
Middle East Automation Market
High Performance Solutions Contribute to the Design Process
ldquoThe Middle East presently is consistently investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of the worldrdquo
Syska Hennessy has an office located in Dubai UAE to meet the demands of clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
CARLOS PETTY gave his take on the controls and automation market in the Middle East The internet has helped the spread of automation knowledge The automation industry adaptation created opportunities for proprietary systems to find ways to c o m m u n i c a t e with each other The Middle East has been investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of world Now there has been a need
for more automation graphical user interfaces based on ldquomiddlewarerdquo software Middleware consolidates unique MEP systems and is capable to allow a single user interface to access multiple underlying systems Without
m i d d l e w a r e each system has dedicated front-end interfaces
Petty describes many Middle
East clients as being willing to invest in automation technology Many countries in the region have adopted promoting automation systems primarily ASHRAErsquos BACnet standard
SYSKA HENNESSY MENA serving the Middle East North Africa
Capitol Records Building UpgradeCHARBEL FARAH described Californiarsquos Net Zero Plan which outlines a bold goal for future energy savings New commercial construction in the state has to achieve net zero energy use with a deadline set at year 2030
One landmark building which made progress in meeting these goals is the historic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood Calif Known as the worldrsquos first circular office building the 150000-square-foot structure has to contend with every possible building
exposure After evaluation the HVAC system was deemed unacceptable and Syska Hennessy was selected to construct a reliable and energy-efficient system ensuring 100 percent uptime in this critical building
A BuildingWithin ABuildingROBERT FAGNANT spoke with LD+A magazine to discuss the redesign work at the University of San Diego
Renovation included
Flexible LED-based systems
Increased natural daylight
Renovation of the atrium
Redesign of a ceiling
Textured walls and
Residential aesthetics
Students needs were the biggest factors for the project and redesign gave them a building made to last
Energy services analysis articles reviewing metering parameters discussing submetering applications and district energy incentives
DISTRICT ENERGY
Daniel H NallIndustry Expert Joins New York Office
DANIEL H NALL PE FAIA ASHRAE Fellow LEED Fellow HDBP BEMP has joined the companyrsquos New York office as a Vice President and Regional Director of High Performance Buildings Mr Nall will focus on oversight of high performance building design initiatives on projects around the globe He represents another key component of the continued growth of the Syska Hennessy Group organization
Mr Nall has had substantial engineering involvement in projects including the Newseum in Washington DC the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA and the Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York
Mr Nall brings an understanding of high performance design and is a recognized expert at several emerging technologies for high performance green buildings
The Newseum located in Washington DC was a project Daniel H Nall worked on
SUBMETERING
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
DISTRICT ENERGY IN USA
FAQHow much will the app costWe are pleased to share the app for free Even in-app downloads
Is it available for AndroidtradeNo Currently the app is only available for iOStrade
I have an iPad mini will it work on my deviceYes The app is designed to work with both the mini and full sized iPads regardless of whether you have a retina display or not
I have the print version already whatrsquos the differenceNamely interactivity The app version of Connections contains several features not available via print including video animation and scrollable content
Irsquom playing a video but would like to see it bigger where can I view the video If you tap on a playing video a control panel will ap-pear tap the arrows to take the video full screen
Is swiping the only way to navigate the appNo the table of contents page is interactive Also if you tap any screen a home button and contents button will appear on top of the screen A scroll bar will appear on the bottom scrolling will preview all pages
How do I share the appThere are a few ways to share the app Forwarding this email is one of them Alternatively you can open the Appletrade App Store and navigate to Connections If you pull the app up from here the share dialogue can be opened by tapping the icon in the top right hand corner
Connections is a dialogue with our clients Sharing our experience and theirs hearing our clientrsquos voice
CONNECTIONS iOS DevelopmentClient interviews interactive images drawing details come to life as you navigate through the app
Push past the limits of print
The Connections app available in the app store directly from your iPad brings a static print page to life with dynamic enhancements to the content
Image animations scaling orientation-based content videos weblinks and more are available for further exploration and to enhance the reader experience Supplementing a topic with animation making it more accessible with greater design detail from a design creating a direct link with the writers and technical team via email links for questions ot suggestions the possibiliites are endless
In Version 10 the app included video interviews with experts Lalit Mehta and Chris Walsh while showcasing highly detailed modeling files dynamic images and additional content links
Global availablity agile client relationships
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 1110
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
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Impact of new building energy codesNATHAN KIRBY discussed the California Building Energy Codes which impacts commercial real estate owners and developers New construction designs must be authorized by third-party experts
RetrocommissioningSCOTT BLACKMAN and MICHAEL FALKENSTERN describe how commercial buildings can be retrocommissioned to perform optimally This article was in the February 2014 edition of Engineered Systems Magazine
Designs for outpatient facilitiesTIMOTHY KRAWETZ discusses recent developments with increase of outpa-tient facilities From imaging to surgical departments and recovery rooms outpatient centers allow patients to supplement the hospitalrsquos acute campus for care closer to home
Middle East Automation Market
High Performance Solutions Contribute to the Design Process
ldquoThe Middle East presently is consistently investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of the worldrdquo
Syska Hennessy has an office located in Dubai UAE to meet the demands of clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
CARLOS PETTY gave his take on the controls and automation market in the Middle East The internet has helped the spread of automation knowledge The automation industry adaptation created opportunities for proprietary systems to find ways to c o m m u n i c a t e with each other The Middle East has been investing in control and automation technology that promote the Intelligent Building System (IBS) philosophy and is in step with the rest of world Now there has been a need
for more automation graphical user interfaces based on ldquomiddlewarerdquo software Middleware consolidates unique MEP systems and is capable to allow a single user interface to access multiple underlying systems Without
m i d d l e w a r e each system has dedicated front-end interfaces
Petty describes many Middle
East clients as being willing to invest in automation technology Many countries in the region have adopted promoting automation systems primarily ASHRAErsquos BACnet standard
SYSKA HENNESSY MENA serving the Middle East North Africa
Capitol Records Building UpgradeCHARBEL FARAH described Californiarsquos Net Zero Plan which outlines a bold goal for future energy savings New commercial construction in the state has to achieve net zero energy use with a deadline set at year 2030
One landmark building which made progress in meeting these goals is the historic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood Calif Known as the worldrsquos first circular office building the 150000-square-foot structure has to contend with every possible building
exposure After evaluation the HVAC system was deemed unacceptable and Syska Hennessy was selected to construct a reliable and energy-efficient system ensuring 100 percent uptime in this critical building
A BuildingWithin ABuildingROBERT FAGNANT spoke with LD+A magazine to discuss the redesign work at the University of San Diego
Renovation included
Flexible LED-based systems
Increased natural daylight
Renovation of the atrium
Redesign of a ceiling
Textured walls and
Residential aesthetics
Students needs were the biggest factors for the project and redesign gave them a building made to last
Energy services analysis articles reviewing metering parameters discussing submetering applications and district energy incentives
DISTRICT ENERGY
Daniel H NallIndustry Expert Joins New York Office
DANIEL H NALL PE FAIA ASHRAE Fellow LEED Fellow HDBP BEMP has joined the companyrsquos New York office as a Vice President and Regional Director of High Performance Buildings Mr Nall will focus on oversight of high performance building design initiatives on projects around the globe He represents another key component of the continued growth of the Syska Hennessy Group organization
Mr Nall has had substantial engineering involvement in projects including the Newseum in Washington DC the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Charlottesville VA and the Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York
Mr Nall brings an understanding of high performance design and is a recognized expert at several emerging technologies for high performance green buildings
The Newseum located in Washington DC was a project Daniel H Nall worked on
SUBMETERING
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
DISTRICT ENERGY IN USA
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Is it available for AndroidtradeNo Currently the app is only available for iOStrade
I have an iPad mini will it work on my deviceYes The app is designed to work with both the mini and full sized iPads regardless of whether you have a retina display or not
I have the print version already whatrsquos the differenceNamely interactivity The app version of Connections contains several features not available via print including video animation and scrollable content
Irsquom playing a video but would like to see it bigger where can I view the video If you tap on a playing video a control panel will ap-pear tap the arrows to take the video full screen
Is swiping the only way to navigate the appNo the table of contents page is interactive Also if you tap any screen a home button and contents button will appear on top of the screen A scroll bar will appear on the bottom scrolling will preview all pages
How do I share the appThere are a few ways to share the app Forwarding this email is one of them Alternatively you can open the Appletrade App Store and navigate to Connections If you pull the app up from here the share dialogue can be opened by tapping the icon in the top right hand corner
Connections is a dialogue with our clients Sharing our experience and theirs hearing our clientrsquos voice
CONNECTIONS iOS DevelopmentClient interviews interactive images drawing details come to life as you navigate through the app
Push past the limits of print
The Connections app available in the app store directly from your iPad brings a static print page to life with dynamic enhancements to the content
Image animations scaling orientation-based content videos weblinks and more are available for further exploration and to enhance the reader experience Supplementing a topic with animation making it more accessible with greater design detail from a design creating a direct link with the writers and technical team via email links for questions ot suggestions the possibiliites are endless
In Version 10 the app included video interviews with experts Lalit Mehta and Chris Walsh while showcasing highly detailed modeling files dynamic images and additional content links
Global availablity agile client relationships
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 1110
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
FAQHow much will the app costWe are pleased to share the app for free Even in-app downloads
Is it available for AndroidtradeNo Currently the app is only available for iOStrade
I have an iPad mini will it work on my deviceYes The app is designed to work with both the mini and full sized iPads regardless of whether you have a retina display or not
I have the print version already whatrsquos the differenceNamely interactivity The app version of Connections contains several features not available via print including video animation and scrollable content
Irsquom playing a video but would like to see it bigger where can I view the video If you tap on a playing video a control panel will ap-pear tap the arrows to take the video full screen
Is swiping the only way to navigate the appNo the table of contents page is interactive Also if you tap any screen a home button and contents button will appear on top of the screen A scroll bar will appear on the bottom scrolling will preview all pages
How do I share the appThere are a few ways to share the app Forwarding this email is one of them Alternatively you can open the Appletrade App Store and navigate to Connections If you pull the app up from here the share dialogue can be opened by tapping the icon in the top right hand corner
Connections is a dialogue with our clients Sharing our experience and theirs hearing our clientrsquos voice
CONNECTIONS iOS DevelopmentClient interviews interactive images drawing details come to life as you navigate through the app
Push past the limits of print
The Connections app available in the app store directly from your iPad brings a static print page to life with dynamic enhancements to the content
Image animations scaling orientation-based content videos weblinks and more are available for further exploration and to enhance the reader experience Supplementing a topic with animation making it more accessible with greater design detail from a design creating a direct link with the writers and technical team via email links for questions ot suggestions the possibiliites are endless
In Version 10 the app included video interviews with experts Lalit Mehta and Chris Walsh while showcasing highly detailed modeling files dynamic images and additional content links
Global availablity agile client relationships
MEDIA REVIEWMEDIA REVIEW 1110
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
ROBERT SAUNDERS and GREG JASMIN spoke with Construction Week on the advantages new tools offer to data center owners Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) is one of the newest tools on the market DCIM can integrate all local independent systems into one dashboard providing a holistic view of the data centre
Todayrsquos data centers must accommodate massive power demand high heat loads strict maintenance protocols and super-tight security Among ownersrsquo top concerns are
constant increases in storage and processing requirements affecting rack densities backup power needs and MEP infrastructure
JAMES COE Director of Critical Facilities for the firmrsquos Atlanta office was interviewed by editors of BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION Nearly every data center designed by MEP consultant Syska Hennessy Group has included some form of free cooling the most popular of which is the water-side economizer
Tools such as DCIM can enhance operations and utility cost reduction
2014 publications were developed by technical team members in collaboration with communications team members
Creating exceptional environments People environments The built environment Our global environment
DATA CENTER EVOLUTION
Publication opportunities are identified by public relation firms Brower Miller Cole and Great Ink editing and communications assistance by Mary Moore and Ryan Dunn technical team members wrote the articles in collaboration with Mindi Zissman technical writer technical review and approvals were provided by FELU represented by Venkata Ramu and Rob Bolin
Team members who participated in publications this year include Robert Saunders Greg Jasmin Scott Blackman Michael Falkenstern Nathan Kirby Timothy Krawetz Carlos Petty Daniel H Nall Charbel Farah John Passanante Anton Lama Mary Ann Hay Gary Brennen James Coe Robert Bolin Kristopher Baker Devin Grasty Vali Sorell Chris Johnston and Jeffrey Martin
Contact Mary Moore 7038964272 E-mail mmooresyskacom Location Syska Hennessy Washington office
Review of 2014 Publications is published in-houseArticles available online either at Syska Hennessy Newsroom or at publication websites Click through on links to read any publication in its entirety
Credits
GETTING COOLING
Data processing centers consume a significant amount of energy surpassing the energy consumption of similar sized commercial facilities The number of new-build data centers as well as those that have been expanded has increased over the past decade And this growth is expected to continue
Modern design practices efficient air conditioning equipment and fundamental design standards in a data center can result in significant energy savings and shorter ROI while maintaining high availability
RIGHT
