As building owners, operators, and developers adapt to a hybrid work model, creating a welcoming office space is more important than ever. In an article for Propmodo’s Perspectives series, ESD now Stantec Senior Acoustics Project Manager Scott Hamilton shares his views on the evolution of the open office and why acoustics play such a critical role to the health, comfort, and productivity of returning workers. (Learn more about open office design.)
Title 24 — established in 1978 to reduce California’s energy consumption — has a big impact on projects in the state.
The newest version of Title 24 took effect on January 1 this year, and James Gronek, Nina Townley and Mike Pascual will focus on the updates to the California Energy Code during a presentation to Jensen Architects on Friday, April 14. They will discuss changes in indoor and outdoor lighting requirements, among other topics.