Among one of the greatest technical challenges in many projects is the preparation of the site infrastructure to support the planned new building improvements.  This precursor to the vertical construction phase is termed “Make Ready” and is the first phase of any major new facility installation or expansion. The Make Ready phase may involve developing new power, gas, water, sewer, or information technology infrastructure and often requires the rerouting of…

I asked Sacha how she become interested in AIA?  This is what she shared . . . I initially got involved with AIA through their student organization, AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students). I was involved in the AIAS – Arizona chapter for 3 years; my first year I was a general member and wanted to see what opportunities the organization would provide. During that time, I went to the…

All About Safety:  UV-C Hazards and Risks Ye Zhang, PE, WELL AP; Joyce Kelly, RA, WELL AP, GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc. One hundred years of increasingly effective germicidal UV light irradiance has helped mitigate infectious transmission within buildings. Our last paper, “The Ins & Outs of UV-C Germicidal Irradiation” examined how UV-C breaks down the RNA of viruses like Covid-19 in a range of applications including HVAC systems and…

Authored by: Ye Zhang, PE; Joyce Kelly, R.A.,* GLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc. Germicidal UV light irradiation, used for over 100 years, is currently available in half a dozen flavors to deactivate viruses and bacteria in air, water, and surfaces. The RNA of SARS viruses related to Covid-19 virus breaks down with sufficient light in the UV-C spectrum, at the right distance with enough time. Labs evaluate these variables to…

CONTINUE THE JOURNEY WITH SAM SPU:  SAM AND HENRY TRY TO FIGURE IT OUT . . . .  INSTALLMENT 3 An architectural engineering take on HVAC design factors that influence the spread of COVID 19 through infectious aerosol containing corona virus within buildings. The presentation is 10 images involving simple graphics and concepts. Sam Spu 8-8-2020 Installation 3 Only Final 08-14-2020

ENR Southwest has announced its 2020 Best Project Winners and has awarded Banner University Medical Center Tucson Best Health Care Project!  The new 9-story clinical tower for the region’s only academic medical center replaces an aging portion of the existing hospital, updating and expanding operating rooms and elevating the patient experience with all-private patient rooms. The tower includes 248 private inpatient beds and 24 operating rooms as well as a…