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Designing the State of the Art: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Aug 20, 2019

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Episode Description:
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory new building 201 will host cutting edge research paving the way to new technologies. CannonDesign solved complex engineering and architectural building design challenges to deliver this state of the art research facility. Tune in and see how these two organizations collaborated for a truly stunning and technologically advanced building critical to providing solutions to our nation’s most challenging research, engineering, and analytical problems.
Building Description:
260,000 gsf interdisciplinary research facility that will provide the Research and Exploratory Development Department (REDD) with flexible open laboratories, and core laboratories in a highly collaborative open workplace environment. REDD’s interdisciplinary programs include Multifunctional Materials and Nanostructures, Experimental and Computational Physics, Microelectronics and Microsystems, and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Core Labs include THZ and Quantum Mechanics Optics Labs, MBE and MTS Labs, a Dry Lab, an Imaging Suite, NMR’s, and a Metal Shop. Also included are Open Labs for Biological and Health Sciences programs with flanking support labs for Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, and Sequencing Labs, as well as Virology, Tissue Culture, Environmental Chambers, Mass Specs, and Radioisotopes. The building has additional amenities including a large auditorium capable of hosting town hall type meetings and delivering presentations. The building is expected to be occupied early 2020.
Project Highlights:
260,000 gross square feet
IECC 2015, LEED Silver (Pending)
-167,000 CFM total 100% OA lab supply; lab AHU’s have fan arrays for partial redundancy
-200,000 CFM total building supply air; every AHU with energy recovery
-180,000 CFM total (150,000 CFM + 30,000 CFM) N+1 high plume laboratory exhaust fan array
- 225,000 CFM engineered smoke control system for the atrium.
- 18,000 MBH high efficiency condensing HHW plant with N+1 boiler not included in total
- 1,280 ton CHW plant with N+1 chiller not included in total
- Laboratory equipment process cooling system.

Fan Coils and 6-Ways, Oh My! Jul 29, 2019

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Are all fan coils the same? What the heck is a 6-way valve? Sit back, relax and pour yourself a cup of tea as we take a deep dive into these mighty little boxes.

The Air in your Water is Slowly Killing your System Jun 18, 2019

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In today's fireside chat we sit down with Matt Pefley of Spirotherm to discuss air in your water. How does it get there? Why is it bad? How do we get rid of it?

The Unspoken Secrets of Water. What you Need to Know. Jun 03, 2019

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You may never look at water the same after this episode. Today we sit down with Rob French, director for Flow-Tech HVAC to discuss water treatment problems and what can be done to keep people safe.

One of the Most Overlooked Parts of a Construction Project May 16, 2019

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Jim Thoele of MaRRS is our special guest today. We discuss one of the most overlooked parts of any construction project, shipping and logistics. Find out how to get your equipment to the job site on time, intact, and on budget.

The Role of a Mechanical Engineer in Construction Mar 14, 2019

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We sit down with Kyle Knudten of McClure Engineering and discuss the role of a mechanical engineer in construction projects, the future of AI in HVAC and much more ...

VRF with the Pros - Get the Inside Scoop Feb 19, 2019

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Our panel of VRF pros answers all the riveting questions you've been longing to get answers to.

The street guide to rooftop units with TempMaster Oct 30, 2018

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Eric Evanson and Philip Smyth from Johnson Controls stop by the studio today to talk all things "rooftop" aka package unit, what's coming in 2019 for TempMaster (Hint: It's big!), plug-and-play controls, and a whole lot more!

Boiler Flue - What's the difference? Sep 05, 2018

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Often an afterthought, correct Boiler Flue sizing and material can create a nightmare for building maintenance if not done right the first time. Tune-in to find out what to look for.

Commercial Heat Pumps 101 Aug 29, 2018

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Commercial heat pumps are an energy-efficient solution to building HVAC. But what is it? How does it work? What are the competing technologies? Listen now to find out.

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