Some thermal storage media are familiar to most
of us, but what about gravel? Or lake water? See how those can work in the
right environments, and tuck this away as a general refresher on thermal
storage concepts and options for use in hospitals, data centers, and elsewhere.
Incorporating a plenum can have its design advantages, but corridors serving adjoining areas of health care occupancies are prohibited from being used for a portion of an air supply, air return, or exhaust air plenum. This article and its illustrations can strengthen your grasp of the related NFPA code details and exceptions so you can design and ventilate properly for this special population.
Low-speed fans provide needed ach at this remote mountain hospital. All buildings, regardless of age, are susceptible to IAQ deficiencies. Chemical exposure from new construction, tight building envelopes, and humidity
A high-efficiency boiler was used to heat this year-round outdoor pool, resulting in less maintenance and lower Btu. In November 2009, the original pool heater at the L’Arbre Croche resort
IBM unveiled its most comprehensive smarter buildings solution as it highlights three unique projects in New Orleans, New York and Minnesota that show the potential of applying advanced analytics and
In what the company describes as a world first, Schneider Electric’s head office (known has the Hive1) has been certified as complying with the new ISO 50001 standard for energy
“We are significantly expanding the executive management team at PI Solutions in response to rapid growth, geographical diversification and a host of new service offerings,” explained Kelly Decker, President of
The EnOcean Alliance has signed up its 200th member company, NanoSense. NanoSense develops products using EnOcean and KNX technologies that regulate and optimize air quality inside buildings. Created in April