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.
Wireless Valve Actuator Improves Steam Driven Building
Opened in 1931, the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan now features a wireless controls system to regulate heating and cooling.
Ecoflair Indirect Air Economizer From Schneider Electric
Designed for roof-top or on-grade deployments, Ecoflair moves cooling from the data center floor to the facility exterior, freeing up white space for IT equipment.
New Protocol, NSF P453, Takes Aim At Legionellosis
NSF International has developed guidance on treatment, operation, and maintenance of cooling tower water systems to help protect health of building occupants.
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Improves IAQ
With millions of travelers passing through LAX annually, facility management at the world’s seventh busiest airport chose UVGI, or UV-C, technology.
Greening The Roof
Roof gardens help ease stormwater management, as well as HVAC system and general maintenance demands.
Facility Executive | October 2017 Issue
The October 2017 issue features a focus on sustainability, including groundskeeping, lighting, roofing, energy purchasing programs, and more. Plus, a look at emerging tech, HVAC, and strategic planning.
Koch Multi-Pleat Green 13 Air Filter
The Multi-Pleat Green 13 is a high efficiency extended surface pleated panel air filter with a MERV 13 performance rating.
Smart Energy Management As New Status Quo
Currently, a relatively small portion of commercial buildings is measuring and tracking energy use, not to mention active management and optimization.
Allied K-Series High Efficiency Heat Pump
The K-Series 2 ton to 10 ton dual-fuel-capable high efficiency heat pump can be used to create a rooftop unit for any application.
EVAPCO eco-LSWE/LRWB Closed Circuit Coolers
The eco-LSWE and eco-LRWB series closed circuit coolers are energy and water efficient forced draft coolers for indoor applications.
Register Now! Whole Building Control Webinar: From Concept to Reality
Join facility professionals for this free webinar and learn about the recent developments that have empowered innovative building management.
The Whitney Restaurant To Become Energy Efficient Icon
The popular restaurant, a National Historic Landmark, is Detroit's first C-PACE project.
Extend Summer Season With Infrared Heating
Businesses can maximize the use of outdoor spaces into the fall season by installing radiant heating units.
Facility Retrofit: Toward Energy Goals
In Nashville, TN, the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel has undergone a series of energy improvements to reach reduction goals.
Concerned With Poor IAQ?
A facility’s indoor air quality affects occupant health as well as energy efficiency. Take steps to mitigate negative impacts.
Facility Executive | August 2017 Issue
The August 2017 issue features a focus on security, including cyber attacks, video surveillance, and strategic approaches. Plus, indoor air quality, fire safety, restrooms, pest control, energy efficiency, and more.
Honeywell Contract With Memorial University Re-ups Energy Improvements
The second phase of an energy performance contract between the service provider and a Newfoundland-based university aims to address $6 million of deferred maintenance.
Keep Your Campus Cool Without Burning Out Your HVAC System
Adding a predictive maintenance toolkit to your efforts will prepare your campus HVAC system for the hot summer season, and beyond.
SAS Establishes “Smart Campus” At NC Headquarters
The analytics company is demonstrating environmental stewardship at its 24-building campus through lower energy consumption and greater operational efficiencies.
ASHRAE President, Officers, And Directors 2017-18
In an inaugural address, the new ASHRAE president announced the theme of his term will be: Extending Our Community.
Did You Miss Our Future of IoT for Energy Management Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn about energy management challenges faced by facilities professionals, and how IoT technology can help simplify management and reduce costs.
June 22 Is National HVAC Tech Day
Industry stakeholders are recognizing the work of technicians in the HVAC industry, their impact on buildings and homes, and training to fill a talent gap.
Zen Ecosystems, Encycle Form Partnership
Swarm Logic® integration with Zen HQ adds intelligent energy management features to further curb building energy usage and benefit customer bottom lines.
The Workspace Of Tomorrow: Part 1
Digital convergence enables new possibilities for workplace management that can deliver cost reductions, improve operations, and facilitate occupant productivity.
Reduce Energy Use, And Save Water
An emerging focus on the water energy nexus—the interplay of these resources in building systems—holds promise for conservation.
Facility Executive | June 2017 Issue
The June 2017 issue features the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus a look at conferencing technology, HVAC systems, sustainable carpet, security, acoustics, construction projects, and energy management.
New Thinline Louvers From Greenheck
New thinline stationary louvers can be used for interior and exterior applications where a high free area for improved air flow is required or when narrow frame depth and horizontal sightlines are desired.
YORK DOAS Decrease Indoor Air Pollution
Dedicated outside air systems (DOAS) include a range of 100% outside air units and mixed air units that help decrease indoor air pollution and reduce heating and cooling loads.
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.
