Geothermal System Improves Facility Performance While Preserving Historic Character
With its soaring spires in the heart of Manhattan, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is among the world’s most iconic worship spaces, welcoming nearly 5 million visitors…
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ASTOR PLACE, New York A retrofit of the central-plant equipment and air-handling equipment in the commercial and common spaces reduces overall energy use. Retrofit Team…
A Pre-renovation Peer Review Could Have Prevented a Hotel’s Mold Problem
Mold growth was found behind newly installed vinyl wallcovering at a recently purchased hotel. The root cause could be traced back to a decision made…
Designing Lighting and Control in the Age of WELL v2
The WELL Building Standard was introduced to the world more than four years ago in September 2014 with the goal of promoting better buildings that…
Consider Standing-seam Metal Roofing When Seeking Long-term Performance and Sustainability
PHOTO 1: A Galvalume metal roof at an industrial plant in Mansfield, Ohio, still performing after 32 years of service. In today’s public conversations about…
Invest in Evaluations of Your Existing Buildings—Including Fenestration Products—Before Renovation to Save Money Down the Road
When a commercial renovation is in the planning stages, it is easy to want to get started as soon as possible. However, there are some…