Items Tagged with 'plumbing design'

Designing and managing buildings today means thinking beyond individual systems: it’s about creating integrated environments that are equally efficient, adaptable, and sustainable. Connected buildings are reshaping system integration, but what does that mean for engineers, and how can smart design choices today future-proof buildings for tomorrow?

This article provides plumbing engineers and system designers with strategies for right-sizing residential plumbing systems based on modern water use data and highlights how traditional sizing methods, like the Hunter’s Curve, often lead to oversized systems that increase costs and wastewater.

Volume 4 covers selection and sizing practices for various components and equipment, including fixtures, pipes, valves, pumps, insulation, hangers, supports, grease interceptors, and more.

A reader asked if the process for water heater selection could be used for selecting a faucet. This column provides the process steps for selecting faucets, without discussing the findings in detail, as several resources are available for comparing faucet types.

How can we attract the next generation of young designers and engineers to join our industry, and how can we keep the ones already in?

Through this program, professionals can build their knowledge base, collaborate with experts, and challenge traditional thought processes to effectively respond to issues impacting our industry.

Growing up in rural Virginia, John Lansing became fascinated with buildings and understanding how they worked after visiting New York City at age 10. 

Few people ever think about how the water gets to the top floors of high-rise buildings for everyday living purposes. Yet each high-rise building’s plumbing design is just as important as any other aspect of construction. No matter how big and beautiful the building, it’s uninhabitable without water.