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O/A Economizers For Data Centers
Compared to most types of commercial buildings, data centers are energy hogs. The need to incorporate more sustainable design elements must accept a double-pronged approach toward a cooling system design.
appeared in ASHRAE Journal - December 31, 2007

U.S. Patent Office Breaks the Mold
Power Solutions and Sachs Electric earn seal of approval with efficient new systems
appeared in Electrical Contractor - December 31, 2007

M/E insider: recent new hires and promotions
Syska Hennessy Group appointed Gary Brennen and Cyrus Izzo Co-Chief Executive Officers and Co-Chief Operating Officers.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - December 12, 2007

Advanced Technology: Enhancing Patient Experience
Just like the ultimate goal of air travel is to get the passenger quickly and safely to his desired destination— with in-flight entertainment only an added bonus—the use of advanced technology in the medical field serves the purpose of getting the patient from the scene of the accident to the emergency room, and ultimately back home as quickly and with as few complications as possible.
appeared in Medical Construction & Design - November 30, 2007

Syska Hennessy Group Joins The Green Grid
The Green Grid, a non-profit consortium of technology companies and professionals working to lower consumption of power in data centers around the world.
appeared in officesite, inc. - November 30, 2007

Syska Hennessy Announces New Leadership
Syska Hennessy Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Gary Brennen and Cyrus Izzo as co-chief executive officers.
appeared in The ACHR News - November 26, 2007

Light Untamed
We’re not as familiar with are the complexities that accompany a daylighting design and the problems of its often erroneous implementation. To reap the benefits, daylighting strategies must be designed and installed correctly--a task that isn’t as simple as it seems.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - November 15, 2007

NASA Awards California Construction Services Contracts
NASA has selected six companies to provide construction services at NASA's Ames Research Center and Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif.
appeared in SpaceRef.com - November 09, 2007

Communicating When There is No Time to Lose
A new emphasis on communication during emergencies has led to fresh thinking about mass notification systems
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - November 01, 2007

Late to the Party
Trendsetting Los Angeles makes a fashionably late entrance to the Green Movement.
appeared in Commercial Property News Magazine - November 01, 2007

The positive effects of sustainable design: Why your next project should be green
People who are buying or leasing buildings nowadays are increasingly aware of the quality of the building’s systems. They are looking at numbers, the value the systems will bring, the end capacities, and the long-term operating and maintenance costs. Green design addresses all those concerns.
appeared in Real Estate Journal - October 30, 2007

Enhanced Laboratory HVAC Systems
In addition to promoting the efficiency and economy of providing a fancoil unit for each lab space to complement a more typical VAV approach, the author also submits a few tips for the design and submittal process for consultants.
appeared in Engineered Systems - October 01, 2007

Why Sustainable Construction Makes Good (Financial) Sense
Sustainability making good financial sense.
appeared in CoreNet - October 01, 2007

Target's Data Centers Keep Pace With Rapid Retail Growth
By using data center capacity management and forecasting best practices, Target's IT team have clear visibility into data center operations. As a result, they've had little trouble making the case for new data center construction.
appeared in SearchCIO News - September 25, 2007

Balancing the Scales
The art of weighing sustainable lighting solutions
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - September 19, 2007

ASHRAE Awards First Certification for Healthcare Facility Design
Ildefonso Bayron, Jr. is an associate partner for Syska Hennessy Group, Los Angeles, Calif. He and 28 others recently earned certification after passing the exam at ASHRAE’s 2007 Annual Meeting.
appeared in HVAC Web Connection - September 05, 2007

Environmentality
More and more property owners are giving developers the green light for sustainable building.
appeared in Western Real Estate Business - September 01, 2007

How I Saved the World and Then Woke Up: The importance of safety relief valves
I just love movies, but I’ve seen so many that I’ve started to have weird dreams – really weird ones that combine my own version of the movies with features from work. Take this dream for example:
appeared in International District Energy Association - September 01, 2007

Force of Nature
Earth's elements are cornerstone of EPA's new Denver digs
appeared in Archi-Tech - September 01, 2007

Star Power
One central plant shines among the stars
appeared in Distributed Energy - September 01, 2007

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Gilbert, AZ
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC) is a four-story, 210-bed, 358,650-sq.-ft acute care hospital located in Gilbert, Arizona, about 30 minutes southeast of Phoenix.
appeared in Healthcare Design Magazine - September 01, 2007

Web Exclusive: A Breath of Fresh Air
Green Hospital Environments on the Rise
appeared in Environmental Design + Construction - September 01, 2007

Coolest kid on the block
Geothermal energy rises in popularity as it becomes more efficient and affordable
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - August 21, 2007

The Use of Outside Air Economizers In Data Center Environments
There are two types of economizers which can accomplish a reduction in hours of chiller operation – waterside economizers, and airside economizers. This white paper explains briefly waterside economizers and the remainder will concentrate on issues relating to airside economizers.
appeared in ZDT Magazine - August 08, 2007

Born to Run
Design of an energy-efficient mechanical system depends, in particular, on the effective orientation of the building in relation to the sun; the design of the building envelope and roof for maximum efficiency; and space planning that segregates building uses, and allows for varying cooling and ventilation requirements.
appeared in American School and University - August 01, 2007

HVAC and Fire Safety for Elevator Systems
Elevator industry resources estimate that there are about 900,000 installed elevator systems in the United States.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - August 01, 2007

Chilled Beam Ceiling Systems Promise Energy, Maintenance Savings
While chilled beam technology has been used in commercial space in Europe for more than a decade, it is just beginning to take root in the U.S.
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - August 01, 2007

An Ounce of Prevention Keeps Data Center Fires at Bay
Seven strategies drive planning and design of a cost-effective fire protection system
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - August 01, 2007

Syska Hennessy’s Ann Banning-Wright: Office Building Construction has Turned Green Overnight
Ann Banning-Wright has been bowled over by how fast the commercial building market has begun to incorporate the principles of green architecture into new office building construction.
appeared in EnergyTechStocks.com - July 26, 2007

People and Awards
Steve Tredinnick has been named vice president and chief engineer in the energy services division of Syska Hennessy Group.
appeared in Engineering News-Record - July 23, 2007

Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Hinge On the Right Philosophy
Key strategies for ensuring that your business operations are fully reliable and adequately prepared for any potential threats to uptime.
appeared in SearchDataCenter.com - July 19, 2007

Going Beyond LEED
The next generation of green buildings must be more climate responsive in order for architects and engineers to qualify as climate-responsible designers.
appeared in Urban Land - July 01, 2007

All in the Family
Sustainability and Flexibility Drive Laboratories Home - Into the 21st Century
appeared in Laboratory Equipment - July 01, 2007

Lines of Defense
Sprinklers make headlines for their effectiveness, but they’re only one aspect of balanced fire safety design
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - July 01, 2007

'Clients look to us to lead them'
Chief Strategy Officer Ann Banning-Wright discusses Syska's national initiative called "Evolving the Role of the Engineer".
appeared in Building Design & Construction - June 01, 2007

Top Trends In Lab Design
Sustainability and flexibility are driving the design of new laboratories in the 21st Century. Here’s what one expert says a modern design should look like.
appeared in Business Facilities - June 01, 2007

The Age of Aquariums
Many challenges were faced by the team at Syska when designing the HVAC system's for Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium.
appeared in ASHRAE Journal - June 01, 2007

Ready When Needed, Making Sure UPS Systems Are On Call
Without regular attention to generators and UPS systems, mission-critical uptime may be compromised
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - May 31, 2007

Fighting Fires in Data Centers
A look at options for alternatives to Halon can help facility executives choose the best fire extinguishant for a specific application
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - May 31, 2007

GOING BEYOND LEED: Engineering today’s green buildings into tomorrow’s climate-responsible projects
LEED guidelines are accepted so widely today that the USGBC and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) are writing a standard to be adopted into the International Building Code. So, what’s next? What is the next level of building green?
appeared in Real Estate Weekly - May 09, 2007

New Public Library Confirms Santa Monica’s Commitment to Sustainability
The City of Santa Monica's new public library likely contributed to a recent report of a 5.7 percent decrease in its Ecological Footprint, an index that tracks a location’s use of the earth’s resources in terms of water and land area.
appeared in Environmental Design + Construction - May 07, 2007

Fighting Fires in Data Centers
A look at options for alternatives to Halon can help facility executives choose the best fire extinguishant for a specific application
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - May 01, 2007

Ready When Needed, Making Sure UPS Systems Are On Call
Without regular attention to generators and UPS systems, mission-critical uptime may be compromised
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - May 01, 2007

Software Simplifies System Design
Databases, calculations, and collaboration are among the features of new-generation electrical design programs
appeared in EC&M - May 01, 2007

Cool your chips: What's ahead in energy management
There are already ways to add liquid to your existing rack server, and cooling the chips themselves is a logical next step, some believe. Various technologies are at different stages of commercialization.
appeared in Computerworld - April 12, 2007

Expansion vs. Compression: It's got me under pressure
Pressure relief is a good thing. Without it, things will literally blow. Too much stress and your blood pressure gets too high and you will bust an artery. The same goes for your heating or cooling water systems.
appeared in International District Energy Association - April 01, 2007

Silver Award: Rehabilitation Center Rebuilds Wounded War Heroes
The Center for the Intrepid provides hope for injured veterans, as well as important research into the rehabilitation of modern war injuries.
appeared in Building Design & Construction - April 01, 2007

Demand for Green Increasing
More and more office buildings are going green, with the installation of solar panels, fluorescent light bulbs and waterless urinals that are energy efficient and reduce pollution.
appeared in GlobeSt.com - April 01, 2007

When Critical Meets Green
The federal government has called upon the EPA to initiate a study of the power consumption of facilities by passing HR-5646 during the 109th Congress. The study will fall under the auspices of the EPA’s “Energy Star” program.
appeared in Engineered Systems - April 01, 2007

Blazing a Path: New Technology, Design Approach Move Fire Safety Forward
The objective of fire and life safety systems installed in a facility remains the same as ever: to protect the occupants and facility in the event of a fire or other emergency. That isn’t going to change.
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - April 01, 2007

GSA Design Excellence Awards Honor 18 Projects
Exemplary work in public design took center stage today as the U.S. General Services Administration honored 18 projects for excellence during its Design Awards ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
appeared in Earth Times - March 29, 2007

Why Sustainable Construction Makes Good (Financial) Sense
While altruistic sentiment continues to be of importance to many, "green" building practices are now increasingly motivated by economic factors, as well.
appeared in Real Estate Journal - March 13, 2007

Green data center advice: Is LEED feasible?
Green data center practices are on the docket for many data center managers in 2007. The experts at consulting and engineering firm Syska Hennessy Group recognized this trend and have formed a Green Critical Facilities Committee
appeared in SearchDataCenter.com - March 05, 2007

A Green Building for the Wild Blue Yonder
A plan for sustainability, security and future capacity is taking shape in Indianapolis—the city's (new) airport will open next year.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - March 01, 2007

Airport Cities
Energy conservation, sustainability and performance-based design are key issues for M/E/P designers on airport projects—and yes, airport security as well.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - March 01, 2007

Security Integration: Making it Work
Convergence — joining physical and logical security — means moving beyond the buzz to uncover opportunities for efficiency.
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - March 01, 2007

People In Business
Victor Steffen named VP and group manager in the San Francisco office.
appeared in San Francisco Chronicle - February 19, 2007

Optimizing Security and Life/Safety for Commercial High-Rise Buildings
Given the events of 9/11, it only makes sense that managers of high-rise office buildings would be particularly interested in doing everything possible to protect their building tenants.
appeared in Real Estate Journal - February 13, 2007

Better Understanding Your Data Center Communications, Due Diligence & Planning Help
Gaining a handle on your data center dynamics, including airflow, electrical power, and cooling, is crucial to gaining a handle on costs and technical issues you may encounter as you plan budgets and project plans to support your SME’s business.
appeared in Processor - February 09, 2007

Strategic Energy Planning: A Step Zero Approach
With sharp increases in the costs of natural gas and fuel oil over the last few years, facility managers have begun facing significant new challenges to successful implementation and operation of energy-related capital projects.
appeared in Facilities Manager - February 01, 2007

GREEN DESIGN: THE NEW STANDARD
Why your next project should be green.
appeared in Northeast Real Estate Business - February 01, 2007

Why Your Next Project Should Be Green
A discussion on why sustainable building is one trend that’s here to stay.
appeared in Texas Real Estate Business - February 01, 2007

Data center cooling strategies: Overheating server prevention
The threat of overheating servers and/or critical equipment represents a potential crisis that regularly keeps engineers, IT professionals and owners up at night. Despite widespread awareness of this problem, finding a long-term solution for the delivery of healthy and dependable data centers remains elusive.
appeared in SearchDataCenter.com - January 25, 2007

M/E Insider: Recent New Hires and Promotions
Syska Hennessy Group, Los Angeles, named Ann Banning-Wright, LEED AP, managing director of its Los Angeles office.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - January 25, 2007

More Details on Syska’s Green Critical Facilities Committee
The team will incorporate sustainability and environmental awareness in the design and operation of more energy efficient and environmentally conscious critical facilities, currently a chief concern within the data center industry.
appeared in The Data Center Journal - January 24, 2007

Syska Hennessy Group Names New Managing Director
Ann Banning-Wright, who also serves as the firm's chief strategy officer, oversees more than 160 people in the Los Angeles location.
appeared in Commercial Property News Magazine - January 18, 2007

10 Steps to a Strategic Energy Plan
Syska Hennessy shares tips for designing sustainability into your facility without emptying your pockets
appeared in Buildings.com - January 01, 2007

40 Under 40
An avocado rancher, an Ironman triathlete, a star college quarterback, and a semi-retired mountain guide are among the 40 brightest stars in the AEC universe—and they're all under age 40.
appeared in Building Design & Construction - January 01, 2007

Data Centers: Strengthens the Weakest Link
Steps to prevent human error are essential to maintaining data center reliability
appeared in Building Operating Management/FacilitiesNet - January 01, 2007

Green on the Inside
Engineered systems such as BAS and innovative HVAC are key sustainable ingredients for office buildings
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - January 01, 2007

Top Grade for USDA
State-of-the-art life safety systems are a key part of a major upgrade for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's headquarters complex.
appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer - January 01, 2007

Staking Claim
Organization opens hospital in Arizona boom town
appeared in Health Facilities Management - January 01, 2007

Equipment Protection Through Hot Spot Mitigation
One of the major problems facing critical environments today is a perceived lack of performance from the cooling infrastructure. While operators believe they have installed the proper cooling capacity, they are still witnessing hot spots in their data centers.
appeared in Equipment Protection Magazine - January 01, 2007



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