Design Focus – Building Overheating
Building overheating can pose a significant health risk for vulnerable populations619 fatalities were reported during the 2021 B.C. heat dome event[1]At risk groups include children, the elderly, and those with medical conditionsMechanical cooling is a vital component in providing relief
Impact North – Regional Growth
We are expanding our Impact across the region, by opening a new office in Northern BCBen Mills, Founding Principal, will be based in and operate our new Smithers OfficeImpact has strong existing client relationships in the region with several active
PH Series, Part II
The Future of Passive House DesignPassive house design strategies play a key role in reducing building heating & cooling demand, while offering improved occupant comfort.Passive house design strategies can be tested during the design process, and optimized using a blend
PH Series Part I
Addressing Passive House MythsCity of Vancouver Rezoning Relaxations for Passive House certified BuildingsContact Ruffy Ruan ([email protected]) for Passive House certified projects enquiriesClick Here for Passive House projects by Impact EngineeringFrom its humble German origins in the 1988, the
Team Focus – Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
In our latest Impact Journal, we decided to focus on the personal achievements of one of our team.Learn how Nick Cramp walked 2,650 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, and how this reinforced his desire to work in a field
BC Electrification Roadmap – Low Carbon Future
Buildings account for 11% of total Greenhouse Gas emissions in British ColumbiaBuilding Electrification roadmap has been developed by the Province of BC, BC Hydro, zebx and the City of Vancouver.Goal of significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to BC's
Existing Building Decarbonization: It is feasible!
Fuel switching (electrification) of existing buildings can be challenging. Heat pump technology is not readily transferable in many cases.Typical challenges include space requirements of new equipment, electrical capacity requirements and increased capital costs over like for like replacements.With the evolution
Systems Commissioning: Design is the Easy Part
The commissioning (Cx) process is critical to ensuring that building systems operate as intendedIt often requires multiple project stakeholders to be present, with each bringing their own specialty focusA commissioning authority or prime consultant should set the Cx objectives and
Low Carbon Technology: Thermal Gradient Header (TGH)
TGH facilitates the capture and reuse of waste heat in buildingsTypically installed with a heat recovery chillerHeating/cooling loads are connected to one distribution header to allow multiple supply temperatures, and optimal efficiencyFunding available from FortisBC & CleanBCOur team has recently