While one might think of such places as documenting the past, the HVAC at Chicago's Field Museum is keeping pace with the present and then some. By Joanna R. Turpin
While Detroit Metro Airport's new terminal got the headlines, retooling
HVAC systems for existing space has revved up the savings and
created first-class comfort. By Joanna R. Turpin
Way back at the end of the last century, ARI embarked on a new research journey toward long-term innovation. Today, the buzz around 21CR is encouraging, thanks to recent work in areas like continuous commissioning, underfloor air, and chilled water system design. The target: to see light years of progress in a decade or two. By Joanna Turpin
Federal facilities showcase our history, dispense justice, accelerate atoms, and more. These buildings share one common trait: better performance through recent retrofits. By Joanna R. Turpin
What if they updated a makeup air standard and nobody noticed? Well, the manufacturers certainly noticed when an ANSI revision meant additional work, expense, and testing to market their equipment. Awareness is not quite so uniform on the designing and inspection side, according to some. Here’s the scoop on the latest changes, the real-world challenges, and the effects of both. By Joanna Turpin
Armed with a knowledgeable staff and a distaste for retrofit price quotes, one facilities engineer at a Michigan R&D complex opted to design, assemble, and install the new BAS in-house. While you shouldn't necessarily try this at home, you can settle for reading about the ambition and achievement of this independent group. By Joanna R. Turpin
This month, the series gets beyond definitions and into market offerings from the realm of low-flow and high-performance hoods, as well as the "Berkeley hood." By Joanna R. Turpin
Quick - define "low flow" and "high performance." This article covers the effort to reach common definition for common terms, adding five questions to ask when striving for safety. Next month, a follow-up will review current technologies. By Joanna R. Turpin
The first phase of Squaw Valley's new resort is called First Ascent, and it's a tall order. See how this slope-side destination deals with its particular cold weather challenges in style. By Joanna R. Turpin
Low energy requirements, free cooling potential, and good retrofit suitability are just three appealing traits of this technology. As for caveats, water purity and adiabatic interaction within the system as a whole are two issues to keep in mind. Read on to see if and how an upcoming project might benefit from the efficiencies and economies that ultrasonic can offer. By Joanna R. Turpin