HVAC System

The Oasis from Munters uses a corrosion-resistant polymer heat exchanger to produce dry, cool air without refrigeration. Best suited for hot, dry climates, the system treats makeup air for 50 percent less energy than conventional systems and provides cooling energy recovery and winter heat recovery, according to the company. It can also reduce peak demand loads to help qualify for utility rebates.
 
 

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Green Buildings Alive – Podcast

While it might seem that less people working in a commercial building means less energy used, data gathered by Investa Sustainability Institute, based in Sydney, Australia, shows that buildings actually perform better at full occupancy.  We talk with Beck Dawson, Sustainability Manager with the Institute, who tells us how this counterintuitive study works, and about a webs

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Benjamin W. Elliott

Benjamin W. Elliott, AIA, LEED AP, was recently promoted to principal at architecture firm Lord, Aeck & Sargent’s Science Studio. With 20 years of architectural design and project management experience, Elliott is a specialist in the planning, programming and design of science facilities, including academic, government and corporate research laboratories.
 

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George Holmes

George Holmes was recently appointed as the new vice president of worldwide sales at SolarBridge Technologies.  Holmes has a record of success at organizations ranging from startups in rapid growth stages to multi-billion dollar companies and has served in strategic executive management and sales roles for companies including PowerCast and X1 Technologies, among others.

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Counterintuitive Link to Building Occupancy, Energy Use

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University Solar Fields on the Rise

University campuses are often the hotspot of new trends — ones that come in all shape and form. One of the latest trends is an increasing number of solar energy fields hosted by universities, made possible by a number of supporting factors.
 
At Colorado State University, a solar electric system is up and running, according to Carol Dollard, energy engineer at the school.

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Skylight Roof Hatch

The Bilco Cos. enhanced-performance roof hatch meets LEED standards for recycled content and is more than 48 percent more energy-efficient than standard roof hatches. The enhanced performance roof hatch is designed for buildings seeking a LEED certification and for buildings located in areas with extreme temperature conditions. The roof hatch features a cover and curb that are fully insulated with a two-inch polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board for superior performance. This insulation achieves an R-value of 12 and is ozone-friendly to protect the environment.

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