Construction

Interviews
Bechtel, J. (2011, November). Office of Physical Plant, The Pennsylvania State University. (D.Maser, Interviewer)

Davis, Gary. (2011, February 23). Zahner Architectural Metal. (D. Maser, Interviewer)

Dolan, Chris. (2010-2011). Whiting-Turner. (D.Maser, Interviewer)

Cost Information
RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data. 60th ed. Kingston, MA: Construction publishers & Consultants, 2002.

RSMeans Interior Cost Data. 24th ed. Kingston, MA: Construction publishers & Consultants, 2007.

RSMeans Mechanical Cost Data. 30th ed. Kingston, MA: Construction publishers & Consultants, 2007.

RSMeans Site Work & Landscape Cost Data. 26th ed. Kingston, MA: Construction publishers & Consultants, 2007.

Pre-Cast Panels
Taylor, M. (2011, February 28). Nitterhouse Concrete Products, Inc. (D.Maser, Interviewer)

Lighting/Electrical

Glazing Phase Change Material
http://www.cosella-dorken.com/bvf-ca-en/projects/pcm/kempen.php

IES Handbook
Block, Judith, ed. IESNA Lighting Handbook. 9th ed. New York City: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2000. Print.

Philips Advance Transformer
Product Catalog Datasheets. Philips Advance Transformer. Web. <http://www.advance.philips.com/ecatalog/>.

Osram Sylvania
Osram Sylvania - Product Catalogs Home. Osram Sylvania. Web. <http://www.sylvania.com/ProductCatalogs>.

Luminaire Products
1. Alkco Lighting - <http://www.alkco.com/>
2. LiteControl - <http://litecontrol.com/>
3. Lithonia Lighting - <http://www.lithonia.com/>
4. Kurt Versen Lighting - <http://www.kurtversen.com/>
5. Deco Lighting - <http://www.getdeco.com/>
6. AllScape Lighting - <http://www.allscape.net/new/index.html>
7. Kim Lighting - <http://www.kimlighting.com/>
8. Lightolier - <http://www.lightolier.com/home/home-swf.jsp>
9. Louis Poulsen Lighting - <http://www.louispoulsen.com/en-us.aspx>

Reflectance Research
1. Benjamin Moore Paint - Color Selection Tools and Resources for Design Professionals. Benjamin Moore Paints. Web. 2 Feb. 2011. <http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_
nfpb=true&_pageLabel=fa_home>.
2. Resene Paints, Coatings, Wood Stains, Decorating Ideas, Custom Paint, Interior & Exterior Paint. Resene Paints. Web. 2 Feb. 2011. <http://www.resene.co.nz>.
3. J+J/Invision Broadloom and Modular Commercial Carpet. J+J/Invision. Web. 2 Feb. 2011. <http://www.jj-invision.com/products/View_All.aspx>.

Dimming System
Lutron Ecosystem Overview. Lutron Electronics Company. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. <http://www.lutron.com/Products/WholeBuildingSystems/EcoSystem/
Pages/Overview.aspx>.

Lutron Control Products - <http://www.lutron.com/Pages/Default.aspx>

Shading System
Motorized Shades - ElectroShades - Bottom Up Shades. MechoShade Systems. Web. 9 Feb. 2011. <http://www.mechoshade.com/motorizedshades/electro_bottomup.cfm>.

Electrical System Modeling
Afshin, and Johnny. FAQ: Modeling an Uninterruptable Power System (UPS). Manhattan Beach, CA: SKM Systems Analysis, Inc. PDF. <http://www.skm.com/Modeling_a_UPS_in_PTW.pdf>

Electrical Code
National Electrical Code: 2008. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association, 2007. Print.

SquareD Distribution Equipment
"Schneider Electric Home." Schneider Electric Is the Global Specialist in Energy Management - Schneider Electric United States. Web. 28 Feb. 2011. <http://www.schneider-electric.us/sites/us/en/home.page>.

Eaton Distribution Equipment
"Electrical Selector." Eaton Electrical Homepage. Web. 12 Mar. 2011. <http://www.eaton.com/Electrical/index.htm>.

Wattstopper Wall Box Occupancy
"Product Type - Passive Infrared." Wattstopper. Web. 25 Mar. 2011. <http://wattstopper.com/products/productline_list.html?category=
37&type=Commercial>.

 

Mechanical

HVAC Resources

ASHRAE Fundamentals 2009
ASHRAE HVAC Systems & Equipment 2008

Chilled Beam Research

Rumsey, P.  Bulger, N.  Wenisch , J. et. al. “Chilled Beams in Laboratories: Key Strategies to ensure effective design, construction, and operation.”  Labs for the 21st Century. http://www.labs21century.gov/pdf/bp_chilled-beam_508.pdf

“Chilled Beam Design Guide.” Halton Group. http://www.halton.com/halton/images.nsf/files/
71A8127EBE5352E9C2257244002ED683/$file/beam_design_guide_en_0807.pdf

Mumma, S. Jeong, J.W. “Designing a Dedicated Outdoor Air System with Ceiling Radiant Cooling Panels.” ASHRAE Journal October 2006. http://doas.psu.edu/Design_DOAS_CRCP_fall_06_Journal.pdf

Chilled Beam Manufacturers

TROX: http://www.trox.us/usa/products/air_water_systems/index.html

DADANCO: http://www.activechilledbeam.com/

NuClimate: http://www.nuclimate.com/products/chilled-beam/what-is-chilled-beam

Low Flow Fume Hood Research

Manik, C. Jingpeng, P. “High Performance Low Flow Fume Hood Design.” ESCO Laboratory Fume Hood Division. http://www.escoglobal.com/resources/pdf/
high_performance_low_flow_fume_hood_design.pdf

Koenigsberg, J.  “Optimizing Fume Hood Energy Efficiency.” GPR Planners/Jacobs Engineering.  Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association.
http://www.sefalabs.com/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3396

Hock, L. “Efficient HVAC Strategies.  An emerging technology primer.”  R&D Magazine.  August 16, 2010.   http://www.rdmag.com/Lab-Design-News/Articles/2010/08/Lab-Engineering-Efficient-HVAC-Strategies-An-Emerging-Technology-Primer/

PCM Drywall

“ThermalCore PCM Panel.”  National Gypsum. http://www.thermalcore.info/

GreenWall

 Alexandria, E. Jones, P.  “Temperature decreases in an urban canyon due to green walls and green roofs in diverse climates.” Building and Environment 43 (2008) 480-493.

“Can greenery make commercial buildings more green?”  Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, British Council of Others.  August 2007.
http://www.rics.org/site/download_feed.aspx?fileID=3430&fileExtension=PDF

GSky Plant Systems, Inc. http://gsky.com/

 

Structural

AISC Steel Design Guide Eleven

Castellated Beam Design Guide
CMC Steel Products. Westlake OH. <http://www.smisteelproducts.com/design_progs.html>.

Earthquake Design
Naeim, Farzad. The Seismic Design Handbook. 2nd ed. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

ACI
American Concrete Institute. Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) and Commentary. Farmington Hills, MI.

Steel Manual
American Institute of Steel Construction. Steel Construction AISC Manual. 13th ed. Chicago, IL.

Unified Design of Steel Structures
Geschwindner, Louis F. Unified Design of Steel Structures. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008.

ASCE7-05
American Society of Civil Engineers. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. Redmond, VA

PCI
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. PCI Design Handguide. 6th Edition. Chicago, IL.