Defending against even a simple airborne attack may require a complex ventilation safety plan - or at the least, a well thought-out strategy. Sensor capabilities, sensor placement, response speed, and the general ventilation system are some of the factors that play into protecting occupants (and even property) in the case of something worse than an accident.

The Sustainable Carbon Neutral Hybrid Chiller

May 1, 2011

By Milton Meckler P.E., CPC

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There’s a concept, eh? The author takes a comparative discussion of chiller technologies and options, and he places it squarely within the current events context of domestic energy sources, the utility rate landscape, and thermal efficiency. Read this and then look for Part 2 in the near future.

ASHRAE makes guidance on green buildings easily accessible in e-book format

September 6, 2011

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ASHRAE has published its first ever eBook for use on the Apple iPad.

DOE establishes ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 as national reference for federal, commercial buildings

September 6, 2011

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Commercial and high-rise residential buildings, including federal buildings, must now meet requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA’s 2007 energy efficiency standard under recent rulings issued by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) that finds the standard saves more energy than the 2004 version.

ASHRAE creates five categories for liquid-cooled datacom environments

A new whitepaper that serves as the first vendor-neutral thermal guideline is available for free download.

September 27, 2011

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A new whitepaper that serves as the first vendor-neutral thermal guideline is available for free download.

ASHRAE, AHR Expo Return to Chicago for 2012 Winter Conference

October 11, 2011

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Registration is open for ASHRAE’s 2012 Winter Conference in Chicago, where attendees will have the chance to discuss and examine the latest topics in the building industry as well as participate in technical tours, attend ASHRAE Learning Institute courses, earn professional credits, and obtain ASHRAE certifications.

ASHRAE creates five categories for liquid-cooled datacom environments

December 5, 2011

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“2011 Thermal Guidelines for Liquid Cooled Data Processing Environments” creates data center classes for liquid cooling that can enable fulltime economizers for a number of applications in many climates, according to according to Don Beaty, chair of the Publications Subcommittee of ASHRAE’s Technical Committee (TC) 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment.

Chicago In Season

December 2, 2011

By Compiled by ES Staff

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The truth is, you could have an extremely fruitful trip to the AHR/ASHRAE host city next month and never set foot on the Expo floor. Between the paid ASHRAE courses and all the free sessions hosted by various groups over at the Expo (see conveniently integrated list below), attendees may have some hard choices as they balance new products with hot topics.

EE Global Forum to highlight, influence next generation of energy efficiency

February 10, 2012

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EE Global will be held March 27-29, 2012, at The Peabody Resort in Orlando, FL.Co-hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy and its affiliated Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, EE Global 2012 is the latest annual gathering of influential energy efficiency professionals from around the world.

BiQ’S Better Buildings

February 28, 2012

By Robert Beverly

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CABA spots building smarts in Philly, Toronto, and Ottawa.

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