Articles Tagged with ''LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)''

Multi-certified LEED Platinum Building

The HVAC system is at the heart of sustainability

April 3, 2017

Philadelphia’s 98,000-square-foot 2.0 University Place is proof that office buildings featuring high efficiency HVAC systems, superior indoor air quality (IAQ), and other sustainable features reap higher lease premiums, 100-percent occupancies, and ultimately attract real estate investment buyers.

Need to Reduce Energy Consumption to Boost the HVAC Insulation Market Through 2020

Government regulations encourage the installation of efficient HVAC insulation.

December 19, 2016

The global HVAC insulation market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a report by Technavio. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global HVAC insulation market.

Tallest Building in the West Also Features Innovative HVAC System

The system is designed to provide enhanced IAQ

October 31, 2016

Boston Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust, and co-development partner, Hines, announced that Salesforce Tower is now the tallest building in San Francisco and will soon be the tallest office building west of Chicago. It features an HVAC system that will distribute outdoor air to each floor.

USGBC Releases Industrial LEED Report

There are currently more than 1,755 LEED-certified industrial facilities worldwide

July 11, 2016

Currently, there are more than 1,755 LEED-certified industrial facilities worldwide, totaling more than 496 million square feet encompassing 2,710 registered projects totaling nearly 737 million square feet. The report also showcases many of the most impressive LEED-certified industrial facilities in the world.

The Virgin Hotel in Chicago recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) Gold certification. Illinois topped the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) list of Top 10 States for LEED.

Illinois Leads US in LEED Green Building

The USGBC released its 2015 Top 10 States for LEED list

Nicole Krawcke

March 21, 2016

Now in its sixth year, the ranking examined the total institutional and commercial square footage of LEED-certified space per resident certified throughout 2015, based on U.S. Census data. Illinois retained its top national position for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 square feet of certified space per resident.

Wiegmann Completes Work on LEED-Certified Refrigerated Food Distribution Center

The challenge of this project was designing and modeling the building to meet stringent LEED standards

January 4, 2016

Wiegmann Associates announced it has completed work on a new LEED-certified refrigerated food distribution center for The Chefs’ Warehouse in Las Vegas. As engineer of record and mechanical and controls construction manager, Wiegmann designed and installed all refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, and a building automation system.

CCAC Building Solutions Presents Energy Conservation Award to Summit School

First independent school in North and South Carolina to achieve LEED for Schools certification

December 7, 2015

CCAC Building Solutions, a leading commercial HVAC contractor, recognized Summit School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with its Award of Excellence for Commitment to Energy Conservation.

New Study Finds Green Construction is Major U.S. Economic Driver

Green building industry contributes more than $134.3 billion in labor income

October 14, 2015

The green building sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 million American jobs this year, according to a new U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) study from Booz Allen Hamilton.

Canada Tops LEED List

Top 10 List highlights sustainable building design, construction, and transformation

September 7, 2015

The Top 10 list highlights countries outside of the U.S. that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction, and transformation, illustrating the ever-growing international demand for LEED green buildings.

Energy Efficient Solutions Help Carnegie Hall Secure LEED Silver Certification

It is one of a limited number of century-old buildings to achieve LEED certification

August 25, 2015

Carnegie Hall, the nearly 125-year old iconic New York City music venue, has announced its award of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it one of the oldest and most notable buildings to achieve the distinction.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.