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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

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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

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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

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BEYOND THE GREEN LABEL: The Business Case for Sustainable Building

By Candice Rogers, Paladin, Inc. When clients ask me about sustainability in building projects, I often hear an undercurrent of skepticism. There’s a lingering perception that “green building” is either a regulatory burden or a feel-good marketing exercise. After decades in this industry, I can tell you that neither view

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Beyond Code Compliance: How Lighting Power Density Shapes Performance and Sustainability

By Mark Zoller, PE, CxA, LEED AP Paladin Engineers When building owners first learn about lighting design, they often focus solely on meeting code requirements for Lighting Power Density (LPD) – the maximum allowable watts per square foot in a space. While code compliance is essential, treating it as the

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Building Your Future in Commissioning: A View from the Paladin Team

By Paladin, Inc At Paladin, we’ve watched building commissioning (Cx) grow from a niche specialty into one of construction’s most vital quality assurance disciplines. Our commissioning teams help ensure buildings perform as designed while meeting today’s demanding standards for efficiency, sustainability and occupant comfort. For students looking for a unique

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Diversion vs. Source Reduction: Rethinking Construction and Demolition Waste 

By Erica Weeks, LEED Fellow Construction and Demolition Waste in the Built Environment Construction and demolition (C&D) waste is a necessary evil of an ever-changing built environment. Buildings outlive their useful lifespan and are demolished for new ones to take their place (I’ll discuss adaptive reuse of existing buildings at

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BAS Makes Smarter Buildings, but It Can’t Read Minds

Long considered the “brain” of a building that functions as designed, Building Automation Systems (BAS) actually require the involvement of multiple brains to reach peak effectiveness. Since even the most sophisticated BAS system can’t read minds, there is a compelling need for clear and thoughtful communication to connect the brains
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AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence and Keys for Early Integration

The AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence is not a green building rating system or checklist of prescriptive sustainability measures. It is a comprehensive framework of thought-provoking and insightful principles that every project should consider. Historically, the AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence is rooted in the AIA’s COTE (Committee on

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Creating a Resiliency Culture in Commercial Building Projects:
A Runner’s Perspective

By Mark Zoller, Paladin, Inc As a commissioning provider and design engineer with a background in competitive running, I’ve come to appreciate the parallels between building resilient systems and training for a successful race. Just as a runner must prepare for the challenges of a tough course, building owners and

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