On days when the outdoor temperature rose above 100°F, the church’s parish center struggled to keep the interior temperature below 90°. This caused the space to go almost entirely unused in summer, a time when the children of the community were seeking activities.
An overview of strategies that can be taken during the shutdown and when buildings reopen to help address the Legionella risks associated with stagnation.
Two case studies showcase how oil-free magnetic bearing Danfoss Turbocor compressors maintained consistent energy efficiency and capacity for over a decade.
Despite the high expectations placed by the client, extensive preplanning, effective communication, and the ability to innovate drove Hoar Construction and JonesDBR to complete the Aston Hall project at Texas A&M University in just 11 weeks.
As the necessity for a quality collegiate education grows in a competitive global marketplace, the arms race among universities to provide first-class facilities and amenities that will attract students and faculty to campus continues to escalate.
An expert panel, including William Bahnfleth, Rob Tanner, Jim Bogart, and Donny Simmons, answers this question and more regarding the role HVAC plays in virus transmission.
University of Alberta buildings to serve as a ‘living lab’ for a study on whether HVAC systems can help viruses spread, and how to improve filtration to prevent it.
Five-story, 126,000-square-foot, LEED Gold building features numerous structural and mechanical innovations, including a thermally activated, bubble-deck slab, providing radiant cooling, as well as radiant heating on six levels.