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Chilled Watergate: Solving Another Mystery at the Watergate Office Building

A step-by-step look at the retro-commissioning process that led to the implementation of a hybrid, 3-pipe HVAC system at the Watergate office building.
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
April 27, 2020
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Recognized internationally for a name and even a suffix that has entered the pop culture lexicon, the luxury complex of modernist buildings on the banks of the Potomac River known as the Watergate Complex is an icon like no other in Washington. 


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Designing Temporary HVAC: Codes and Loads

As temporary power is often provided in unfortunate situations, maintaining a simple and safe solution is as important as supplying temporary HVAC.
Jacob Pohlman, P.E., LEED AP BD+C
Ionel Petrus
Ionel Petrus, P.E.
April 22, 2020
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When building owners want their building systems to be designed for resiliency, the discussion between the owner and the engineers typically includes redundancy and temporary HVAC systems that can support all building HVAC systems or portions thereof. 


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