HVAC
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. HVAC articles below.
New High Efficiency Boilers Earn High Grades At Iowa College
Retrofitting campus buildings with high efficiency condensing boilers provided the solution needed for improved, head-of-the-class heating at Cornell College.
Zoo Facilities And Building Automation
Zoo animals need climate control and security, too. InsideIQ, an alliance of building automation contractors, apply human-centric practices (and more) to these facility projects.
Prepare Your Facility To Beat The Summer Heat
HVAC technologies can result in reduced energy costs and higher occupant satisfaction during summer's peak demand days.
Improving Chiller Maintenance Using IoT and Predictive Technologies Webinar
View this free webinar video and learn about a strategy-based approach to chiller maintenance.
New WebCTRL Chilled Water System Optimizer By ALC
Automated Logic Corporation's new high efficiency chilled water system optimizer helps customers save energy.
Pittsburgh: A Leader In Sustainable Cities
Pittsburgh leads North American cities with the most buildings committed to the 2030 District Network, an initiative that challenges buildings to reduce their environmental impact.
Atlanta Takes On Boston In Third SWAP Challenge
In the DOE’s latest "Better Buildings Challenge SWAP" online video series, Atlanta and Boston swap energy management teams to gain new insights, save money, and improve their buildings through greater energy efficiency.
Laboratory Exhaust Fan Line Updated
Greenheck has added a direct drive option to its line of laboratory exhaust fans.
UTC Climate, Controls & Security Brands In Play At SunTrust Park
The new Atlanta Braves ballpark opened in April 2017, operating with products from the Carrier, Automated Logic, Edwards, Otis Elevator brands.
Derive Savings From Demand Control Ventilation
Among energy conservation measures, DCV provides significant energy reductions for the operation of HVAC systems.
Heat Recovery Helps Cool UMass Med School Facility
Opened in 2013, the university's Albert Sherman Center in Worcester, MA utilizes brazed plate heat exchanger technology.
Schneider Electric Expands Control Valves Offering
The company now offers a complete range of Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves to fit a variety of applications in building environments.
HVAC Load Reduction From EnVerid Systems
Modules that employ this company's HLR Technology improve indoor air quality in facilities while reducing HVAC energy consumption.
Historic Hotel, Revolving Door Retrofit
At the Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, a lobby renovation provided the opportunity to boost aesthetics and improve energy efficiency.
Shopping Center Is First To Earn New U.S. Green Building Standard
The new standard, BREEAM USA In-Use, measures and monitors environmental performance of existing buildings.
Daikin Recognized For Variable Volume Ratio Technology
Daikin is among those companies receiving a Manufacturing Leadership Award, produced by Frost & Sullivan.
Ceiling Cassette Indoor Unit By Mitsubishi Electric
The improved ceiling-recessed indoor unit features the new 3D i-see Sensor™ to deliver comfort and energy saving benefits.
Refrigerants With Low Global Warming Potential
Regulations and overall concern for the environment is driving research to identify effective refrigerant alternatives with low GWP.
Enhanced Tech For Armstrong Fluid Technology Pumps
The fluid flow equipment company introduces new capabilities for its line of Design Envelope pumps, providing facility management greater insight and control.
2017 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards
In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2016.
At Harvard, The Memorial Church Upgrades Building Controls
Part of a facility-wide renovation, HVAC automation has been integrated to allow for comfortable, year-round use of the building in Cambridge, MA.
2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners
This annual awards competition recognizes inventive and original products, systems, and technologies in 10 categories related to HVAC systems.
Intelligent HVAC Systems Through Smart Building Technology
Sensors, software, and third-party analytics come together to provide facility management leaders new ways to operate not only HVAC, but all building systems.
Facility Managers View Energy Efficiency As Operating, Investment Strategy
Facility managers in states with strong energy efficiency programs more likely to install energy efficient lighting and HVAC equipment, according to new DNV GL survey.
Greentherm 9000 Series Condensing Tankless Water Heaters
Bosch's new line of tankless gas condensing water heaters offers nine models for high-efficiency domestic hot water in residential or commercial applications, adding new features for easy installation, operation and maintenance.
Chiller Data: Connected Or Not?
For proactive chiller maintenance and operation, connectivity provides facility staff with quick access to equipment conditions.
Carrier Mobile App For Commercial Chillers
Carrier has introduced new capabilities for the Carrier® Chillers, a mobile app that offers a quick and easy way to select a Carrier commercial packaged chiller.
Question Of The Week: What IAQ Myths Have You Encountered?
When it comes to: eliminating unhealthy sources; ventilation; and air filtration, which approaches are sound — and which should facility management filter out?
Facility Executive | November / December 2016 Issue
The November / December 2016 issue looks at smart buildings, building automation, the Internet of Things, HVAC, energy management, sustainable restrooms, lighting, and ceilings. Plus, Solutions 2017: Advancements in Products & Services.
Five Ways Hospitals Use Data To Improve Building Performance
A new report from JLL reveals five ways hospitals are applying advanced data analytics to improve operational performance of buildings, property, and equipment.
A Day In The Life Of Office Management
Six ways to improve office facility management operations — and the employee/tenant experience in the meantime.
Noise Reduction: ClassMate STUDY Package By Modine
HVAC manufacturer releases noise reduction solution for classroom heating and cooling ventilation systems, resulting in fewer distractions.
Training On Building Systems O&M Expands FM’s View
In 2014, attending a Building Operator Certification program helped shift perspective for the associate director for engineering and utilities at the University of Montana.
Quiet-Tech Insulation Batts By CarpetCycle
Quiet-Tech insulation is made with a blend of recycled carpet, cotton and PET fibers, and qualifies as a Double Green product.
