Glad you asked. It involves less ductwork, simpler duct runs, easier system expansion, less demolition if switching from constant volume to VAV, a maneuver for handling solar load shift, and more. For when to use it, why to use it, and how to design it, read on.
Autodesk, Inc. announced that it has acquired the majority of Applied Spatial Technologies' assets, including their software application for facilities management, FMDesktop. This acquisition signals Autodesk's entry into the facilities
Danfoss has launched a far-reaching EnVisioneeringSM approach focused on bringing higher levels of engineering innovation and collaboration to the challenges of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility for its customers in
This acquisition follows the acquisition of Invensys Advanced Building Systems completed in July 2005 and will be very complementary with Schneider Electric's building automation platform. IBS generated revenues of $142
The University of South Florida (USF) has made the move to the Big East Conference. To help the USF Bulls prepare for competition in their new conference, the university built a brand new athletics center.
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Champlain College in Burlington, VT, is home to several Victorian-era mansions that were built in the mid 1880s and now serve as residence halls. One such building, Hill Hall, is a co-ed dormitory for 40 students (13 rooms for two to four students each on four floors).
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