Split Systems and Historical Buildings

In 2019, I was part of the design team for an elevator upgrade project at the US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland.  The project consisted of modernizing or replacing four elevators in four different buildings across the campus; Alumni Hall, Bancroft Hall, the Chapel, and Sampson Hall.  As the mechanical design engineer on the… Read More

The Steam Team: My Unique Experience Modeling Steam Systems

While much of the building industry has moved away from steam as a form of heating, there is still a need for engineering firms with this unique skill set, particularly in the National Capital Region. 10 months into my time at Summer, I was given the complex task of designing two separate steam stations that… Read More