by Paul Kenney | Oct 23, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Additive Nature of Installation Faults Lead to Major HVAC Problems, Says Study GAITHERSBURG, Md.—Improper installation of HVAC equipment can negate any energy efficiency gains promised by the equipment, according to a recent study by the National Institute of...
by Paul Kenney | Oct 23, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Poor Office IEQ Costs Productivity and Money, Says New Report NEW ORLEANS—Offices with poor lighting, stuffy air, too hot or too cold temperatures, no outdoor views and too much noise not only make employees unhappy at work, they also make them less productive,...
by Paul Kenney | Oct 15, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
IAQA Provides Guidance on Using Negative Air Machines in Mold Remediation ATLANTA—A new white paper from the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) provides guidance on the proper use of negative air machines (NAMs) in large-scale mold remediation projects. According...
by Paul Kenney | Oct 15, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Company Launches Chiller That Uses Water as Refrigerant NUREMBERG, Germany—A German company has launched what it says is the world’s first production-scale chiller using water as refrigerant. Efficient Energy announced its eChiller at the Chillventa exhibition in...
by Paul Kenney | Oct 15, 2014 | A/E Industry News, Uncategorized
Google ‘Flying Wind Turbine’ to Take Flight Next Year KOHALA, Hawaii—Google is reportedly hoping to start a pilot project to test out an innovative “flying wind turbine” machine designed to cut the cost of energy and land use demand. According...