Plumbing Riser Diagrams Explained: What They Are and When You Need One
What is a plumbing riser diagram and does your project need one? A senior architect explains what they show, when they're required, and mistakes to avoid.
Energy Code Compliance in MEP Design: What You Need to Know
Energy code compliance affects every MEP system in your building. A senior architect explains ASHRAE 90.1, Title 24, compliance paths, and the costly mistakes to avoid.
HVAC Permit Drawings: What Your Building Department Requires
Avoid costly HVAC permit rejections. A Senior Architect explains exactly what building departments require in permit drawings — and the mistakes that delay projects.
MEP Drawings Explained: What They Are & What's Inside
What Are MEP Drawings and What Do They Include?
You can have the most beautifully designed building in the world — perfect proportions, stunning materials, a floor plan that flows effortlessly from room to room. But if the HVAC system doesn’t move conditioned air to the right places, if the electrical panels are undersized for the building’s load