-
ERVs recycle energy from the building’s exhaust air to pre-treat the outside air/ventilation air.
-
Small wind turbines have great potential to serve increasing demand for energy generation while being a cost-effective solution for commercial and residential end-users. However, several obstacles have hindered greater use of small wind turbines. Performance specifications are not standardized, and...
-
An energy-efficient structure, which is defined as using 50 percent less energy than a building built to the International Energy Conservation Code 2008, is the first logical step toward reducing our buildings’ carbon footprints. When applying renewable-energy systems, or RES, to energy-efficient...
-
An efficient and effective green-flooring specification system allows you to factor in aesthetic, practical and environmental considerations.
-
Product manufacturers are looking beyond petroleum-based feedstocks to rapidly renewable or bio-based materials.
-
Sentry Equipment Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis., has drastically reduced its energy consumption by installing LEDs in its new headquarters.
-
To ensure ceramic tile truly is green, you must be aware of installation processes.
-
While not widely known or understood by consumers, emissions from paints applied to architectural surfaces do have an impact on air quality. Point sources, such as tall stacks and exhaust vents from factories, are more obvious, but the combined effects of using and applying paint have not escaped...
-
Interest in how thermal mass can be used to save energy in buildings has been growing.
-
ASHRAE has increased the minimum required roof and wall insulation levels in Standard 90.1