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Arc Flash and Electrical Safety April 1, 2025

Your Questions Answered: The latest trends in arc flash mitigation methods

An Eaton expert answers your questions about how to design electrical systems with arc flash mitigation in mind. The webcast, which originally aired on Jan. 23, 2025, is available on-demand.

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Figure 3: Child care spaces are one emerging design trend in K-12 schools, requiring conversations with school districts early in the design phase. Courtesy: Peter Basso Associates
Codes and Standards April 1, 2025

Codes and standards engineers should know for K-12 buildings

Important codes and standards for K-12 buildings include NFPA 70, ASHRAE 90.1 and the International Building Codes

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John Lewis Elementary School sets a new bar for sustainable projects as a triple-certified building, achieving LEED Platinum, Zero Energy and WELL Platinum certifications. Courtesy: CMTA, Inc.
Building Automation and Controls March 25, 2025

Utilizing automation for energy savings in K-12 buildings

HVAC and lighting controls are leveraging automation to optimize energy efficiency, ensuring buildings remain comfortable during occupied hours and shift to energy-saving modes when unoccupied.

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Figure 1: John Lewis Elementary School sets a new bar for sustainable projects as a triple-certified building, achieving LEED Platinum, Zero Energy and WELL Platinum certifications. Courtesy: CMTA, Inc.
Educational Facilities March 20, 2025

Focus on non-traditional learning spaces in K-12 building design

K-12 school buildings are often seeking more flexibility to provide unique learning paths for students.

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The DC Water Authority headquarters demonstrates modern design features that appeal to tenants and building owners. Courtesy: SmithGroup
Sustainability February 13, 2025

Key considerations for energy efficient and sustainable office buildings

Increased use of electric vehicle service equipment and more stringent code requirements are pushing sustainability for office building design.

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The DC Water Authority headquarters demonstrates modern design features that appeal to tenants and building owners. Courtesy: SmithGroup
HVAC/R and Mechanical February 11, 2025

New technologies and codes for HVAC systems in office buildings

HVAC systems in office buildings are designed for future-proofing and energy efficiency.

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With a shift towards hybrid work, office building design focuses on flexible spaces and multi-purpose areas. Courtesy: SmithGroup
Codes and Standards February 6, 2025

What codes and standards are important in office building design?

As sustainability and environmental concerns continue to rise, codes and standards are changing to better address these issues.

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With a shift towards hybrid work, office building design focuses on flexible spaces and multi-purpose areas. Courtesy: SmithGroup
Sustainability February 5, 2025

Key considerations for energy efficient and sustainable office buildings

Increased use of electric vehicle service equipment and more stringent code requirements are pushing sustainability for office building design.

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With a shift towards hybrid work, office building design focuses on flexible spaces and multi-purpose areas. Courtesy: SmithGroup
Fire and Life Safety February 4, 2025

Complexities unique to office buildings in fire and life safety design

Fire and life safety design in office buildings is often unique due to issues of vertical spread and occupancy changes.

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The DC Water Authority headquarters demonstrates modern design features that appeal to tenants and building owners. Courtesy: SmithGroup
Building Automation and Controls January 29, 2025

Automating HVAC, lighting and fire protection for office buildings

Automated MEP systems are increasingly interconnected in new and retrofitted office buildings.

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