AMCA inmotion
In the 2023 edition of Air Movement and Control Association’s award-winning magazine: A look at new and updated U.S. regulations for commercial and industrial fans and blowers, the effectiveness of air curtains in maintaining indoor-air quality, means of controlling environmental noise from the operation of mechanical equipment and the selection of ceiling radiation dampers.
High temperature blanket insulation from CertainTeed Corporation, Valley Forge, Pa., can be applied directly to any hot surface and improves thermal and acoustical performance of industrial equipment, panel systems, pipe fittings, vessels, boilers and tanks. It features 60% recycled content…
Golden Hill Office Center is a 1980s building that outperformed conventionally designed office buildings of the era with respect to energy use. Twenty-eight years later, Golden Hill continues to outperform the majority of contemporary office buildings. In fact, the original systems still work so well that Golden Hill was awarded a 99 ENERGY STAR rating in 2010.
The silicone air barrier system from Dow Corning is a water-based air barrier for building envelope applications. The product is liquid-applied (rolled or sprayed on), features long-term UV resistance, is vapor permeable and breathable, and elastomeric to accommodate building movement.…
Sloan introduces the Senso electronic hand washing faucet with an illuminated rainfall pattern of water. Users may set the water temperature by adjusting the faucet's feather-light touch sensors, which are lit with red or blue LEDs to indicate temperature. The…
DEXcell from National Gypsum is a line of lightweight, mold- and moisture-resistant roofing boards designed for use as a cover board and/or thermal barrier ...
Why does one of the greenest skyscrapers in New York City also use more energy than its peers?
BISEM-USA offers the Vacuum Wall system, a structurally glazed unitized curtain wall that uses vacuum insulation technology for air and water resistance and structural, seismic and thermal performance. The system uses insulation technology from Dow Corning and low-e glass from…
SunGuard SNX low-e glass from Guardian offers 51% light transmission with a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.23. The glass is designed to meet stringent energy codes in North America without sacrificing appearance. It is available on clear, green, UltraWhite,…
Taking a chance on an unconventional design reaped dividends for Chemeketa Community College. The result is a sustainable building that uses ...
Façades are one of the most significant contributors to the energy budget and the comfort parameters of any building.
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