By James Scott Brew, AIA; Tomoaki Ushio, P.E., Member ASHRAE Kyoto, Japan, is world renowned for its historic architecture, rich cultural history and beauty. Kyoto Station is the gateway to the city and was designed by visionary architect Hiroshi Hara…
By Megan Sterl, P.E., Member ASHRAE; Kevin Amende, P.E., Member ASHRAE Montana State University’s (MSU) campus in Bozeman, Montana, has become a living laboratory to test building technologies that will achieve low carbon operation. This concept allows MSU to implement…
ASHRAE aims to exceed the provisions set forth in its standards, guidelines and publications for the renovation of its new global headquarters building in Metro Atlanta.
Located in the middle of the desert, one of the National Football League’s newest stadiums has proven sustainability and sports do make good teammates. Allegiant Stadium is home to the Las Vegas Raiders football team, University of Nevada, Las Vegas…
To prove that high-performance buildings that are comfortable can be built and at a reasonable cost, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) launched a $40 million multi-round competition in 2019 called Buildings of Excellence. With New…
2021 is beginning with the suite of COVID-19 vaccines. As the world clamors to immunize against the pandemic, we turn to the concept of immunization: comprehensive protection against a particular illness. It makes me wonder about the idea of vaccines…
Sustainable design has brought both benefits and challenges to mechanical noise control efforts. From equipment selection to HVAC path sound attenuation, and mechanical trends to architectural trends, these changes are influencing mechanical designs and the associated acoustical results.
The story of the Alberici Corporate Headquarters is one of transformation. It is the transformation of a company whose prior headquarters consisted of mostly private offices within a four-story building that had minimal daylighting into an office environment with open work stations organized around three atria to foster communication and collaboration, all with ample daylight and views.
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