The Cx Files The Commissioning (Cx) team performed forensic detective work on a chilled water (CHW) system. The CHW system measurements reflected a high volume of water leaving the CHW pump and too little CHW at a large number of individual HVAC units. The water leaving the pump…
The Embassy of Australia, Washington DC The existing Embassy building, which officially opened in 1964 was replaced with a new 200,000 gsf, environmentally sensitive and contemporary building. The highly sustainable project will feature an expansive central glass atrium designed to draw natural light into…
The Enso The Enso uses oriel windows to allow four-foot projections over the public right of way, a technique that gains floor area for small sites.
The Falk School of Sustainability at Eden Hall Campus Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus is the first new university campus in the world to be built sustainably from the ground up, featuring full-cycle water recycling, net positive energy production, and zero waste operations.
The Fine Art of Mixed-Use Design Associate Principal and Senior Mechanical Engineer Andrew Lasse weighs in on the challenges in designing mixed-use buildings in the latest issue of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. …
The Future of Refrigerants We’re excited to present the third installment of our 2024 High Performance Buildings Fall Educational Series, “The Future of Refrigerants”, presented by Principal Joseph DiIenno PE, LEED AP, BD+C. The webinar focuses on advancing the understanding of the refrigerant…
The Goat Blocks Mixed-Use at SE 10th & Belmont The three-block development at 10th and Belmont, known as the Goat Blocks, includes 347 apartments, retail, and a grocery store. Occupants are kept comfortable by a central utility plant that includes high-efficiency condensing boilers, a cooling tower and a…
The Green Scene: Three New Buildings on the Klamath Community College Campus The Daily Journal of Commerce recently featured three new buildings just completed at Klamath Community College, all with LEED and aggressive energy-efficiency goals. Interface is the mechanical engineer on the projects. …
The Heights Building by BIG with Leo A Daly The Heights Building, Interface Engineering’s new K-12 project with BIG and Leo A Daly, was completed in September 2019 and recently featured in Architectural Record. The full article describes how the two architecture firms faced the challenge head-on to create a…
The Heights Building formerly Wilson Secondary School The Heights Building, formerly Wilson Secondary School, is a new multi-story, multi-program school that aims to utilize space as effectively as possible, in order to accommodate the educational needs of the growing Arlington County community.
The Heights LEED Gold Certification We’re excited to announce that The Heights (formerly Wilson Secondary School) has achieved LEED Gold Certification!
The Hidden Advantage: Enriching the Patient Experience with Successful MEP Infrastructure Today’s healthcare leaders are driven to provide patients with the utmost positive care experience. In today’s competitive marketplace, even the slightest step ahead can result in miles gained. A significant factor in a patient’s experience is an environment where…