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Concussion dangers in a boiler room

Migraines were a daily occurrence and my brain seemed to be in a fog, unable to focus.

Ray Wohlfarth

June 23, 2016

If you hit your head on the jobsite, know what symptoms to look for and get to a doctor quickly.

ASHRAE grant funds human thermal comfort project

March 25, 2016

The project centers on the creation of a database to help better understand human thermal comfort in residential and commercial buildings.

Greenfire campus in Seattle recognized for energy-efficient design

December 10, 2015

The Greenfire Campus in Seattle, a mixed-use commercial and residential development, uses water-to-water heat pumps, radiant heating, chilled beams and heat recovery ventilation in its energy-efficient design.

Consider the human factor and building science when installing indoor climate systems

Integrated design: A leadership strategy.

Robert Bean

June 26, 2014

No matter how much you polish a cannon ball, it’s not likely going to improve the trajectory.

ASHRAE, NAHB, ICC to develop new national green building standard

ASHRAE is pleased to stand beside NAHB and ICC as a co-sponsor of ICC/ASHRAE 700.

March 31, 2014

This is the third edition of the standard and the first time that ASHRAE has partnered on its development.

2014 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners announced

November 12, 2013

2014 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners to showcase industry-leading technology.

Refrigerant leak detector

General Tools & Instruments, RLD400, is certified to comply with the new ASHRAE Halocarbon Refrigerant Leak Detector Standard

September 20, 2013

General Tools & Instruments, RLD400, is certified to comply with the new ASHRAE Halocarbon Refrigerant Leak Detector Standard

Understanding pump pressure that’s available vs. the required pressure

Not pumping so hot

Dan Holohan

June 25, 2013

I was lucky to have had as one of my teachers the late, great Gil Carlson.

Guest Editorial: Hydronic systems provide better energy efficiency

ASHRAE building in Atlanta offers real-world evidence.

Greg Cunniff P.E.

March 15, 2013

Today’s HVAC industry offers a number of choices when it comes to providing heating and cooling in a large building. The three basic methods to provide comfort and move Btu around a building are by using water, air or refrigerant.