While efficiency is sometimes thought of in terms of massive projects and initiatives, micro- improvements, like the choice of insulating material used on pipes, can have a significant impact on the bottom line.

A special concern from a life safety perspective is that plenums are home to combustible materials as well as various pipes, cables, and wires that may yield toxic fumes and smoke.

The location of the chilled water system — both in terms of geography and physical placement — influences the design specifics needed to properly insulate or protect it.

Pioneer Hall, one of four residence halls located within the University of Minnesota’s Superblock residential district, is prominently situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River on the university’s Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. 

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is saving energy after teaming up with Shannon Enterprises of W.N.Y. Inc. and Shannon Energy. Shannon installed reusable, custom-engineered thermal insulation throughout the hospital’s mechanical rooms and steam distribution system. 

Matthew Parrish has been named CEO of Knauf Insulation Inc. (KINA).

ASHRAE published a new guideline for increasing energy efficiency in historic buildings while minimizing the disturbance of the building’s historic character.

Johns Manville has released a fiberglass duct wrap with an installed thermal resistivity rating of R-12.

The same mechanisms that keep humans warm do not serve the same purpose in the built environment.