New electronic publication

The June edition of High Performing Buildings newsletter, a new monthly electronic publication from ASHRAE, is out now. It presents the top case studies from the magazine and a blend of news and editorial tailored for architects, buildings owners and facility managers.

Building Ecology

Bruce Coldham, FAIA, and Thomas RC Hartman, AIA & Erika Zekos, Associate AIA

It’s one thing to learn about ways to improve the relationship between humans and the environment; it’s another to actually live according to those principles. A new housing complex at Maine’s College of the Atlantic gives students the opportunity to live sustainably.

Science of Efficiency

Matthew Longsine, P.E., Member ASHRAE, LEED AP & Chris Hellstern, LEED AP BD+C

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Biological Science Facility (BSF) and Computational Science Facility (CSF) in Richland, Wash., brings scientists from two separate disciplines into one facility, encouraging collaboration.

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Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts

It’s hard to imagine a less desirable site for a school than the one selected for the new Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia.

Hood River Middle School Music and Science Building

Before construction of the Hood River Middle School Music and Science Building, music students practiced in an old bus barn outbuilding and science students conducted experiments in a lab with outdated equipment.

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Solar Control

Solar Control The SCU 345 solar system control from Viessmann provides pre-configured layouts for one, two or three-load systems, four relay outputs and adjustable delta-T and time controlled thermostat functions.

Web-Based EMS Interface

Web-Based EMS Interface Encelium introduces Polaris 3D, a web-based application for its Encelium Energy Management System (EMS).