This year, I went on a trip throughout my home country of Romania. I spent a day at the famous Alba Iulia Citadel, which was built as it stands today in the 18th century. In the 21st century, the citadel was renovated for tourists, and today it stands as one of the most beautiful pieces… Read More
Using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Analysis to Inform Design
With the transition to Integrated Environmental Solutions – Virtual Environment (IESVE) from Trane Trace as the primary load calculation software, there is a more accessible way to create Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models of spaces. Since MicroFlo, which is the IESVE CFD application, is included in the IESVE program, the rooms built for energy modeling… Read More
Developing Tools for Fire Protection
Over my two and a half years at Summer Consultants, I have had the opportunity to create multiple tools which increase productivity and/or improve the product of the fire protection team. This brief blog post will walk through a couple of the tools as well as their purpose, creation, and results. Fire Protection CAD Blocks… Read More