Founded in 1821 with a focus on liberal arts, Amherst College has seen an 85% increase in enrolments in STEM classes during the past 15 years. Consequently, a new Science Center opened in the fall of 2018 that embraces sustainability. 
 

Today’s heat pump technologies provide a variety of ways to help building owners comply with regulations around decarbonization and meet their ESG goals. 

Fellowes, in partnership with We Are Teachers, has released the results of their second annual national survey regarding air quality in North American K-12 education.

Recognizing the direct correlation between clean air and academic success means implementing an effective IAQ plan becomes an ethical imperative for schools.
 

As HVAC system manufacturers and users explore multiple avenues for improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing GHG emissions from their systems, hydrogen presents a bold new opportunity — potentially providing the clean energy source the world needs for the future.

Minimizing refrigerant leaks has always been an important goal for owners/operators, system designers, manufacturers, and service technicians of commercial refrigeration equipment. 

This article explores how to refine and enhance the efficiency of pumping to match precisely to load, balancing the interests of pump experts — favoring primary-secondary piping — with those on the “boiler side” who prefer a variable speed/variable flow approach.  

The O’Connor Building was designed by SOM with a deliberate focus on fostering collaboration in four key research areas: advanced materials, quantum science and computing, urban research and innovation, and the energy transition.

Electrification of existing buildings may or may not require an upgrade of the electrical service size.