Case In Point

Saint Xavier: a model student for getting the most from CFD

November 1, 2008
Rather than simply adding another residence hall to their southwest Chicago campus using traditional design and building methods, Saint Xavier University seized the op-portunity to create a performance structure using the highest standards of green tech-nology available. One of the important examples of green technology used in Saint Xa-vier’s new Arthur Rubloff Hall is the use of displacement ventilation, in which ventilation air is delivered directly to heat sinks such as people.

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Colorado's plows work at 28° below, but the plow shops' cold days are over

October 1, 2008
Infrared heaters positioned near the roof bathe this facility in warmth, even when the doors are open and the thermometer reads -28°.Maintaining a 9,156-mile highway system traveled by over 26.1
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Exhaust retrofit yields less labor, no odor for resort

October 1, 2008
Fume collection units were installed at this casino/resort to eliminate food odors that were emanating into guest rooms.Located in Albuquerque, NM, Sandia Resort & Casino is an Indian gaming operation
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Pipes and performance protected at Philly condo high-rise

October 1, 2008
Self-sealing pipe insulation was used in this 43-story condo project to keep out moisture and thwart mold.High-rise concrete structures offer excellent thermal efficiency but present a number of challenges during
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Flexible VAV systems prove the right fit for NYC space demands

October 1, 2008
The VAV DX systems in this New York high rise help reign in utility bills while maintaining optimum temperature control.Flexible VAV systems prove the right fit for NYC space demands
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Radio stations' rooftop systems dial down noise and vibration

September 1, 2008
When Kansas City residents tune in to KMBZ radio, their local ABC-affiliated news and sports station, they hear crystal-clear communication. It’s the result not only of the latest broadcast technology,
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Self-reliance dotcom - online facility services strengthens university's physical plant operations

September 1, 2008
Web-based tools helped the facilities team at this university manage campus buildings, improve HVAC efficiency,  and save energy, while keeping operating costs in line.Since its inception in 1911, the University
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Efficient HVAC and duct wrap team up at high-tech high school

September 1, 2008
Seeking to make this new high school energy-efficient, designers specified a resilient fiberglass blanket insulation to blanket about 200,000 sq ft of galvanized steel ductwork. The wrap is designed to
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Custom controls manage a little old and a little new, assembling a success for buyer

September 1, 2008
An integrated system featuring a self-contained rooftop unit, VAV terminals, and BAS programs and manages the new Lenovo headquarters’ climate, light-ing, energy consumption, and scheduling needs.When Lenovo purchased IBM’s personal
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Perfect pitch: Swiss team sings praises of heat transfer fluid at new arena

September 1, 2008
A state-of-the art hydronic earth-warming system was built beneath the surface of the lawn to keep the field at AFG Arena in St. Gallen, Switzerland play-ready. (Photo courtesy of AFG
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