ASHRAE has published Building Readiness Information that provides practical information and checklists for how your building should be operating and how to practically check its HVAC operation. ASHRAE documents include guidance for implementing measures to limit the spread of viruses like COVID-19 including: Airflow Patterns and Pressurization Filtration Temperature and [...]
Greg Engel Presents and I2SL ColLABorate 2019 The International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) Windy City chapter hosted an event called ColLABorate 2019 [...]
The folks at Gigi’s begin work at a new, bigger facility in Tinley Park Gigi’s is a national non-profit network that is changing the way the world views Down syndrome. The new facility will allow Gigi’s Tinley Park to expand its programs and services. Serving children and adults of all ages, Playhouses offer 30 [...]
A “Critical Environment” challenge at the University of Chicago Background When Dr. Gregory Engel moved his research lab from the University of California at Berkeley to the University of Chicago, it was with the promise that he could design his own lab. This was not a small matter. Dr. Engel and his researchers study [...]
IBS is a City of Chicago Licensed General Contractor Interactive Building Solutions (IBS) has always been a trusted source for Building Controls. Now we are offering clients a complete solution as a General Contractor. As IBS Senior Project Manager Eric Williams says, “IBS is a one-stop shop providing everything from installation labor, design/build services and [...]
The Women’s Athletic Club says “Yes!” Founded in 1898, the Woman’s Athletic Club was the first athletic club for women in the nation. The building’s architecture illustrates the sophisticated urban ambience of North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The organization is steadfast in retaining the character and grace of the original design but also demands [...]
Ditka's Oakbrook It’s hard to enjoy the best steak in town if you are sweating like William ‘The Fridge’ Perry doing wind sprints. Tony Ficorilli, Managing Partner at Ditka’s Oakbrook restaurant, had a Test And Balance (TAB) survey done to make sure their HVAC system was working like an All Star. Like many veteran [...]
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