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September 2022

Volume: 50
Edition: 9

2022 ASPE Convention & Expo Heads to Indianapolis and a profile on two-term ASPE President Carol Johnson.

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Cannabis Grow Facility Design 101, Part 3: HVACD and Air Distribution

A detailed discussion with the owner’s lead grower or cultivation team is the first step in understanding how to properly size and select equipment.
September 5, 2022
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Part three of a four-part series on cannabis facilities design. This article describes heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems and air distribution, with a focus on the cultivation side of an indoor facility. 


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BIM Coordination for Plumbing Design

Design quality and model quality are not competing objectives. To achieve quality design, you also must have a quality model.
September 5, 2022
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Building information modeling is the preferred design and coordination method for all aspects of construction, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans. 


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Farewell Madam President

The ASPE Convention & Expo signals the end to Carol Johnson’s two-term ASPE presidency. She may be stepping down, but she’s not leaving.
September 5, 2022
Amalia Deligiannis
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The first woman to head up the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Carol Johnson is the organization’s top cheerleader.


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Scalding Still A Risk With Commercial Water Systems

How can we store and circulate domestic hot water within large facilities at temperatures meant to mitigate bacteria, while also preventing burns at points of use?
April 1, 2022
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Little did the author of Catch-22 know, when the novel was published in 1961, that the title would live on as a motto to mutually conflicting conditions. 


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Navigating the Rapidly Changing Regulatory Landscape
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Navigating the Rapidly Changing Regulatory Landscape

PMI closely tracks lower flow rates, California Prop 65 warning labels and proposed rules on reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
July 6, 2022
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In response to severe drought conditions, some states are looking to reduce plumbing fixture flow rates lower than WaterSense’s rate, which is lower than federal requirements. In addition, a proposed SEC rule would require public companies, including plumbing manufacturers, to invest heavily in creating and maintaining systems for tracking carbon emissions. Finally, California is proposing to change California Prop 65 short-form labeling requirements.
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Collaborative Health Care Design

The Mindful Designer

New tools for the new-age designer and how to use mindful awareness to bring creativity, perspective and curiosity to your designer’s toolbox.
September 5, 2022
John Gregory
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A more mindful approach to health-care design can help you gain a new perspective about the client you are working with. 


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The Future is Now

Green Energy in the Land of the Free

Modern projects demonstrate that we can create buildings and communities with autonomy while still connecting to the main grid.
September 5, 2022
BF Nagy
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As we try to deal with the colossal challenges of outdated infrastructure challenges and climate change, there is a trend toward building and living in smaller, more self-reliant buildings and communities— while still enjoying the benefits of connecting to the grid. 


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