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Industrial Facilities

8 ways to cool a factory

Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace.


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Jul 21, 2015

Building Science: What is a CHP?

We visit Yanmar’s facility in Adairsville, Ga., to learn how Combined Heat and Power units CHP), a…
Jul 15, 2015

Get a Higher Return on Your Retrofit Investment with New Building Envelope Analysis Service

To receive your free copy of this white paper, please complete the registration form below. By…
Insulation | Jun 18, 2015

A modern approach to continuous insulation

The poject included replacing the original residence halls built in the 1970s

Transit Facilities | Jun 15, 2015

Success through teamwork for landmark California project

The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) is the Grand Central Station of the future

HVAC | Feb 6, 2015

ASHRAE, REHVA publish guide to chilled beam systems

The guide provides tools and advice for designing, commissioning, and operating chilled-beam systems.

Brick and Masonry | Feb 5, 2015

3D-printed 'cool brick' may provide cooling solution for arid locations

Cool Brick is made of porous ceramic bricks set in mortar. The bricks absorb water, which cools the air as it passes through the unit.

Dec 28, 2014

New trends in ceiling designs and materials [AIA course]

A broad array of new and improved ceiling products offers designers everything from superior acoustics and closed-loop, recycled content to eased integration with lighting systems, HVAC diffusers, fire sprinkler heads, and other overhead problems. This course describes how Building Teams are exploring ways to go beyond the treatment of ceilings as white, monolithic planes.

Sep 5, 2014

Uponor launches new stainless-steel manifold for radiant heating and cooling applications

Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the manifold is available in 1" and 1¼" sizes in 2 through 8, 10 and 12 loop configurations.

Aug 14, 2014

8 do's and don'ts for completing an HVAC life cycle cost assessment

There are many hurdles to overcome when completing a life cycle cost assessment. RMF Engineering’s Seth Spangler offers some words of advice regarding LCCAs.

Aug 14, 2014

Life cycle cost analysis using energy modeling

A life cycle cost analysis helps a school district decide which HVAC system to use in $198 million worth of future building projects.

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