Joanna Turpin

The Results Are In: Experts Share A2L and A3 Refrigerant Test Data

November 12, 2020

AHRI-led program simulates real-life conditions in order to develop data and insights into the risks associated with the use of flammable refrigerants.

Grocers Add Refrigeration Load in Response to Pandemic

Joanna Turpin

September 23, 2020

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A variety of cold storage facilities will also be needed to meet new customer demands.

New EPA SNAP Rule Proposes Use Of A2L Refrigerants

Joanna Turpin

September 16, 2020

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These mildly flammable solutions could be used in most types of new a/c and heat pump systems.

R-454B Gaining Traction as an R-410A Replacement

Joanna Turpin

August 13, 2020

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Most in the HVACR industry are anxious to find out when equipment containing R-454B will be available on the market, but before that can happen, codes need to be updated in order to allow A2L refrigerants to be used in comfort cooling equipment.

HVAC Upgrade Provides Virginia School with a Healthier Environment

Can COVID-19 Be Spread Through HVAC Systems?

Joanna Turpin

June 2, 2020

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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.

Chipping Away At Emissions

Joanna Turpin

February 1, 2008

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Tighter air regulations and and abundance of trees have paired up to fuel the move toward hybrid biomass boilers in these Canadian hospitals. Read about the upgraded systems’ differences and the considerations for trading fossil fuels for sawdust, wood chips, and bark.

Sign Of The Times

Joanna Turpin

January 1, 2008

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We often think of news as focusing on what just happened, but the mixed-use building housing the New York Times’ headquarters puts the emphasis squarely on what’s possible right now and where smart design is headed. The ability to go off-grid when it wants and a sophisticated daylighting system coordinated to heighten HVAC performance are just two exceptional components, not to mention Manhattan’s first high-rise UFAD system. The air distribution design for floors serving the newspaper’s offices is even more advanced, so come on in and let the story unfold.

International Code Council HQ Goes For The Green

Joanna Turpin

December 1, 2007

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The ICC doesn’t own the building housing its new offices. However, between the site’s location and a considerable commitment by both the owner and the ICC, their unusually shaped building points toward good design and environmental responsibility. See how the HVAC and controls perform alongside the other sustainable elements of the project to deliver a LEED® Silver space.

HVAC Manufacturers Turning Various Shades of Green

Joanna Turpin

November 1, 2007

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In an era where a press release about the next green product arrives faster than we can say “sustainable building practices,” we wondered how many manufacturers are walking the walk in their own operations. These stories represent a sampling of companies who are greening the industry from the inside out.

Dry And On Time

Joanna Turpin

August 1, 2007

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Record rainfall in November, gale-force winds in December, snow in January … Mother Nature pulled out all the stops last winter in British Columbia. That made humidity control all the more critical at the site for what will be the province’s largest and Canada’s only LEED Silver hospital. With a financial interest in project punctuality, the team engineered a formidable short-term solution to keep the work on track and the drywall from becoming wetwall.