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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.

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The Exploratorium: Pier 15, San Francisco, CA

Founded by particle physicist Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, San Francisco’s Exploratorium seeks to change the way the world learns with a focus on self-teaching and exploration

Zero Energy Building @ BCA Academy: Singapore

When the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in Singapore needed to retrofit its three-story building on the BCA Academy campus, it decided to try to make it a net zero energy building despite the challenge of doing so in a hot and humid tropical climate.

Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF): Golden, CO

At NREL’s Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) in Golden, Colo., scientists and engineers work to overcome challenges related to how the nation generates, delivers and uses energy by modernizing the interplay between energy sources, infrastructure, and data.

Flashing Sealant

Company: Dow Building Solutions Product: LIQUIDARMOR CM LIQUIDARMOR CM flashing and sealant from Dow Building Solutions is an alternative to flashing tape. This acrylic latex-based liquid flashing can be used on fenestrations and board joints for air leakage and moisture…

High Speed Doors

Rytec offers Spiral high speed operating doors for loading docks and other applications. These doors operate at a rate of 60 inches per second, minimizing energy loss from the building during use. The door’s aluminum slats have a durable rubber…

Smart Glass

Dynamic Glass from View is a smart glass product that intelligently adjusts in response to external conditions and user preference. The glass uses electrochromic technology to automatically and intelligently change tint levels of the glass in response to the outside…

Thermal Window System

The MikronWood Thermal Advantage window system from Quanex is suitable for cold climates as well as high-heat and high-humidity climates. The system is designed for replacement and new contruction, featuring a 4.5 in. frame that accommodates 1 3/8 in.…