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When just updating the news isn't quite enough -- The ES editorial staff, columnists, and other friends of the magazine weigh in here with passing thoughts, a news item that deserves a boost, follow-up on articles in the magazine, and possibly the occasional rant.

Chilled-Beam Chat!

July 14, 2008

By Robert Beverly

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Without a doubt, chilled beams represent one of the more interesting developing sectors of HVAC. We just got a note that the Green Mechanical Council is hosting a GreenMech Solutions Talk Radio show about modular active chilled beams tomorrow, July 15, at 3 p.m. Eastern. The guest is Darren Alexander from TWA.

This appears to be a fairly neat, web-only talk-show format. If you want to join the fun, dial (347) 838-8999. Or, if you simply want to listen in, here’s the link.

Digital Decade: AutomatedBuildings.com hits a milestone

July 8, 2008

By Robert Beverly

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Sure, like you, I have a couple of hobbies. Have any of your hobbies become a leading online portal for conversation among the movers and shakers of a major industry? Me, neither. I guess that's how we know that we aren't Ken Sinclair.

The future of green building codes

July 7, 2008

By Caroline Fritz

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Building codes are slow to go green.

New ASHRAE Head's Plan: Overt Operations

July 2, 2008

By Robert Beverly

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Spying opportunities for increased efficiencies with minimal investment, ASHRAE’s new president, William Harrison, has announced the organization’s new theme: “Maintain To Sustain – Delivering ASHRAE’s Sustainability Promise.” Links to details on that and a free advanced design guide download inside.

Radiant Webinar Tonight

July 1, 2008

By Robert Beverly

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In a bit of late-breaking news, the Radiant Panel Association is sponsoring a webinar tonight on differential pressure control.

Details on content and registration below the fold.

On The Block

June 5, 2008

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Short on pipe hangers, perhaps?

Spout Your Opinions, Get Some Stuff

May 30, 2008

By Robert Beverly

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That's right, get paid for your opinions. If only life were like that more often, eh?

Old Faithful

January 16, 2008

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It's all fun and games -- until someone gets scalded!

Ducted In

January 16, 2008

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Where's the fan?

Unlike A Fine Wine

November 29, 2007

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Filter replacement programs -- who needs them? Click on photo for an explanation.

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