New Georgia center as good to environment as refugees it will serve
Leaders of Friends of Refugees, a Georgia-based non-profit, knew they needed a building. To make the project more attractive to donors by lowering operating costs, executive director Brian Bollinger studied up on high-performance. Here's what he learned, and the facility that will result.
The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability
Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.
Bringing new intelligence to water heaters
Rheem's Triton commercial solution uses sensors to prevent catastrophes, improve efficiency
The case for making green building improvements
New WorldGBC report urges businesses to capitalize on economic benefits, improved occupant satisfaction
Green-building certifications on rise in major international markets
Canadian markets top inaugural International Green Building Adoption Index, reporting highest percentage of green office space
Study: Aerosol-based duct sealing superior to traditional sealing methods
Approach particularly beneficial when access to ductwork limited
Building green boosts efficiency, financial benefits
Approach quickly becoming standard for facilitiy construction
'Wonkavator' no longer movie magic
thyssenkrupp's MULTI elevator system helps buildings overcome challenges of global urbanization, improve efficiency
Smart building platforms becoming smarter
Ventacity Systems technology helps commercial users optimize efficiency, create healthy environment
Sensei teaches the art of easy serviceability
All unit components designed to be removed in less than 10 minutes
Solution spotlights efficiency, serviceability
Rooftop unit helps lead Rheem's commercial line expansion
Climate Control systems offer efficiencies for residential, commercial applications
Solution design focuses on positive up-front, back-end financial impact
Wind-Free solution brings added comfort, efficiency to HVAC market
Samsung anticipates technology to be game-changer
Solution's infrared sensors detect body heat, activity to spur HVAC efficiency
Technology gives HVAC units 'mind of its own'
Demand, research drive ERV, HRV development
Improving efficiency, occupant comfort key as building envelopes tighten
'Smart scrubber' provides innovative way to clean air, boost IAQ
Solution reduces load reduction, spurs energy savings
UV light helping extend life of HVAC units
Technology prevents mold, bacteria from building up on coils, enhances efficiency
Commercial boiler advances enhance facility design, management
Smaller units positively impact new construction, retrofits
New technologies spur boiler efficiencies
Navien unveils stainless steel heat exchanger; focal point of boiler due later this year
Demand, opportunities for commercial geothermal heating up
Benefits, new financing options make solutions more popular in private sector
