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Lowell Manalo

Lowell Manalo is senior principal and the plumbing discipline leader for the western region at SmithGroup. He is a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and has more than 20 years of experience designing plumbing systems for a variety of building types.

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Through the Plumbing Lens: Heat Pump Domestic Water Heating Systems

These last few years have highlighted the potential to use heat pumps for heating water while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
April 1, 2024
Lowell Manalo
While heat pumps have been used for years in HVAC applications, the transition to plumbing systems hasn’t been smooth. Industry professionals should educate themselves on how these energy-efficient systems can help their clients’ plumbing challenges.


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Designing Heat Pump Water Heating Systems

Part 2 of this series focuses on matching heat pumps with piping systems for hot water storage to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 3, 2023
Lowell Manalo

Once a designer has selected the best heat source for the heat pump, the next step is determining whether to use a multipass or single-pass heat pump. In Part 2 of this series, you’ll also learn how to size hot water storage for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions.


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Heat Pumps, Wastewater Heat Recovery for Energy-Efficient Plumbing System Design

Local jurisdictions are enacting aggressive energy-efficiency requirements, driving toward electrification of buildings and decarbonization.
December 5, 2022
Lowell Manalo

Heat pumps are the solution for building owners to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of utilities. Read on to find out how this affects plumbing system design.


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Systems Supporting Forensic Science

A critical piece of the public health infrastructure, these spaces should support the needs of the staff for efficiency and productivity.
July 4, 2022
Lowell Manalo

To be the most effective, forensic science facilities must be customized to fit the communities where they are located. 


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The Evolution of Mechanical Room Design

Step back to see the big picture, define the systems, then advocate for an optimized solution in harmony with the building and its programs.
June 3, 2022
Lowell Manalo

Engineers must balance building program elements with MEP systems when designing a mechanical room. Planning and early communication with the architect are crucial for project success. 


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Benefits of Using Hands-Free Fixtures

Automatic sensor-type plumbing fixtures not only improve restroom aesthetics, but also create a safer, more sanitary environment.
April 1, 2022
Lowell Manalo

Hands-free automatic plumbing fixtures not only improve restroom aesthetics, but also create a safer, more sanitary environment. This is highlighted by the surge in the use of these fixtures during the COVID-19 pandemic.



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Touch-free Hygiene Best Practices for Restrooms in Education Facilities

American Rescue Plan funding facilitates many improvements in school restrooms to reduce the spread of illness.
November 1, 2021
Lowell Manalo

American Rescue Plan funding facilitates many improvements in school restrooms to reduce the spread of illness. The Healthy Schools, Healthy People initiative cites comprehensive data proving that proper hand hygiene is key to good health for the whole school community.


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Sensor Faucets, Flush Valves and the Reduction of Waterborne Pathogens

Technical advances help improve outcomes and minimize risk.
August 9, 2021
Lowell Manalo
Features available in today’s sensor-operated devices were unavailable just a few years ago. They can offer key advantages in infection-control initiatives that are unavailable with manual devices.
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