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Yoga studio no longer sweats over proper humidity

November 1, 2010

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The U.S. pharmaceutical industry consumes nearly $1 billion in energy annually. Lab facilities often have environmental and cleanroom requirements that call for 24/7 HVAC. As a result, HVAC can consume

Yale School of Medicine models for healthier airflow

November 1, 2010

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When Genesys Engineering took on the job of conducting an energy audit for the Yale School of Medicine, it not only had to prove how it could increase efficiency for

Successful science: Sandia's decentralized steam plant

November 1, 2010

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A decentralized steam plant with new boilers in each building saves nearly 12 million gal of water per year at Sandia National Laboratories.In 2004, the Sandia National Laboratory, located at

Texas hospital increases service, decreases footprint

November 1, 2010

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New air handlers at Dell Children’s Medical Center helped the hospital achieve LEED® Platinum status.When Dell Children’s Medical Center began the development of its new facility in Austin, TX, the

Commissioning: BCXA Essential Attributes, Part 5

November 1, 2010

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The perfect FPT for the last project is probably wrong for this one.

Building Automation: The Data Can Be Daunting

November 1, 2010

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E. and Ira Goldschmidt P.E.

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And yet, the worst system trend is ignoring all the trends.

Tomorrow's Environment: Dashboard Without An Operator

November 1, 2010

By BNP Media Staff

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How useful is live reporting with no live reportee?

Green Intelligent Buildings - Green Buildings and EZ Electricity

November 1, 2010

By Jack Mc Gowan

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Enterprising minds are creating better opportunities for buildings to interact with the Smart Grid.

Letters: The right track

October 1, 2010

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I just wanted to thank Howard McKew for his many articles and insights in Engineered Systems over the years. So many times, you have focused on important design, construction, operation,

Colorful PP-R piping shines in tight mechanical room(s) installation

October 1, 2010

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Forced to divide mechanical equipment into two very small closets, Mountain Seas Development used polypropylene piping to navigate space in this Utah renovation and avoid the need for power blowers

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