by dmaengwebsite | Jul 27, 2023 | DMA Engineering, Steven Forrester - Principal
The year 2023 brought a surprising twist to the Denver area as record rainfall inundated the region during May and June. This unprecedented weather pattern not only posed challenges to the local landscape but also ushered in a new design paradigm for architects and...
by dmaengwebsite | May 28, 2023 | DMA Engineering, Steven Forrester - Principal
In my previous blog post, I argued that the existing code standards are merely the minimum requirement and suggested that we should strive for higher standards. I still maintain the belief that this approach should be adopted overall. As more cities aim to become Net...
by dmaengwebsite | Jan 1, 2022 | DMA Engineering, Steven Forrester - Principal
In 2022 we at DMA started focusing more heavily on building envelope consulting along with our mechanical system designs. As our client expectations are rising so are outdoor temperatures. The challenges of maintaining a 70°F cooling set point indoors on an outside...
by dmaengwebsite | Sep 5, 2021 | DMA Engineering, Steven Forrester - Principal
What does healthy IAQ look like these days? Well, first we need to start with a baseline definition of indoor air quality. At DMA, IAQ is a measure of contaminants, and how these contaminants adhere to health standards. Contaminants run the spectrum — from a mere...
by dmaengwebsite | Aug 9, 2021 | DMA Engineering
Commercial buildings that were vacant during the pandemic are now welcoming back employees. Facility managers are focusing on ways to optimize indoor air quality to reduce the spread of illnesses like COVID-19. According to the CDC and ASHRAE, increasing outside air...
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