Technology Knowledge

— by Craig Park, FSMPS, Assoc. AIA The application of human factors design principles and techniques is an indispensable tool for the architectural planning process. It helps improve user experience and increases the assurance that the resulting spatial and technology solutions effectively reflect client needs. Nowhere is a stronger case[...]

— by Joseph Bocchiaro III, PhD, CStd, CTS-D, CTS-I, ISF-C & John Cook CTS In the post-coronavirus era, Owners, Architects, and Interior Designers are asking, What will people need to have confidence to be working alongside other people again? And what can we be doing now to make buildings cooperate[...]

by Joe Bocchiaro III, PhD, CStd, CTS-D, CTS-I, ISF-C This Medium is the Message One of the most beloved, seminal works of film noir from 1956 is Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This original version, in black-and-white Superscope, is studied by film, sociology and political-science students alike. Sixty-four years later,[...]

By Paul Dooley and Jim Montalbano The Sextant Group recently became part of NV5 Engineering & Technology, resulting in many a good conversation with our new fellow engineers. For example, what’s to be gained when electrical engineers and IT systems designers collaborate rather than working separately? Senior Electrical Engineer James[...]

By Ben Heraud and Andrew J. Milne, Ph.D. A recent study at UC Davis showed that during down times at the university (evenings, weekends, holidays), 33% of the energy consumption was from AV systems. As campuses pay increasing attention to the way that data can be collected and analyzed to[...]

-Craig Park, FSMPS, Assoc. AIA, Principal, NV5 Engineering & Technologies Corporate culture makes all the difference. A strong culture — supportive, innovative, customer-focused — almost always reflects a strong brand. As most organizations struggle with the impact of COVID-19, those focused on agile, adaptive measures to keep employees connected, informed,[...]

Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) come in all shapes and sizes. Every state, county or big city has some sort of facility to address emergency situations. You will also find EOCs at universities, hospitals and businesses. Sometimes they are permanent, purpose designed spaces; other times they are just a simple, flexible[...]

by Ed “Duke” Dukstein CTS-D Many of the recent and current MedSIM design projects that have engaged Sextant Group / NV5 Engineering & Technology have included in the program at least one virtual reality room. When we ask owners what it is that they want to do in these rooms,[...]

by Greg Coudriet and Stephanie Lafontaine The Sextant Group recently joined forces with NV5 Engineering & Technology, resulting in many good conversations with our new fellow engineers. For example, when designing new buildings or renovating existing spaces, how can one get best value from acoustics and mechanical systems? Principal of[...]

by Craig Park & John Cook This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of APPA’s Facility Manager magazine. “The future ain’t what it used to be.”—Yogi Berra “Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you.”—Satchel Paige As two of baseball’s preeminent philosophers once noted, change is inevitable,[...]