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.)
During the pandemic, building owners and operators have been looking for guidance on best practices to create the safest-possible office environment when workers return.
ESD Energy+Eco Studio Leader Saagar Patel shared his thoughts on the pandemic’s impact on indoor air systems and indoor air quality and how HVAC engineers should prepare to help facilitate the startup of buildings along the road to recovery during an ASHRAE Illinois Chapter webinar on Aug. 18. Patel’s focus is to help his clients balance providing comfortable and productive spaces while maintaining low energy use and reducing overall greenhouse gases (GHG).
Want to learn more? Please reach out to Saagar Patel to explore how ESD can help you.
