The Planner, The Firefighter, and Your Building’s Winter Readiness
By Kelsey Leslie, PE, CCP Paladin, Inc When it comes to commercial buildings, winter doesn’t wait for anyone. Every year, facilities that plan consistently are the ones that avoid costly downtime, emergencies, and tenant discomfort. In most organizations, you’ll find two types of cultures: the Planners and the Firefighters. The Planners are methodical. They map out seasonal transitions, […]
The Goldilocks Approach to Heat Recovery: Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold, But Just Right
By Mark Zoller, PE, CxA, LEED AP Paladin, Inc Like the fair-haired star of the familiar fairy tale who discovered that neither extreme is acceptable in a challenging situation – like porridge found too hot or too cold, or chairs that are too big or small – engineers face a similar challenge with heat recovery […]
Rating Systems Working Together
By Erica Weeks, LEED Fellow Paladin Engineers In the past few decades, several third-party rating systems have emerged to elevate design, construction, and operations of buildings, spaces, and exterior places. While rating systems remain voluntary, there are many cities, campuses, and agencies that require a certain certification. Rating systems and certifications evolve over time and rely […]
DESIGNING FOR SAFETY: How Prevention Through Design Reduces Construction Risks
By Mark Zoller, PE, CxA, LEED APPaladin Engineers The notion that every accident is preventable is more than just a philosophy – it’s the foundational principle of every decision we make in building design and construction. Whether we’re engineers, architects, contractors or building owners, we all have a unique opportunity to set a safety baseline […]