Articles Tagged with ''retrofitting and HVACR''

Project Files 16: The Woodland House - The ACHR News

Project Files: Episode 16 — The Woodland House

Geothermal and radiant technology turned one couple’s dream home into a reality

Maria Taylor

April 4, 2019

Dave and Jamie Van Dixhorn were avid fans of modern architecture, and dreamed to move to the country and build a home.

VRF Saves the Stay

A mechanical systems renovation increased guest satisfaction and lowered costs at the AC Marriott

March 18, 2019

From rebates to controls to acoustics and more, water-source VRF has been a game changer for the AC Marriott Dublin. For the general manager, it’s made all the difference in surpassing guests’ expectations.

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RectorSeal, Panasonic, and Contractor Donate VRF System to Arizona Church

VRF technology will reduce utility costs at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

March 4, 2019

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church’s community center in the Tempe, Arizona suburb of Guadalupe now has state-of-the-art HVAC thanks to variable refrigerant flow equipment, accessories, and installation labor donations from RectorSeal, Panasonic Air Conditioning Group (a division of Panasonic Corp. of North America), and Woody’s Heating and Air Conditioning.

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Apples to Apples: AHRI Talks Motors and Drives Certification

AHRI Standard 1210/1211 plants seeds for better specifications and operation

Robert Beverly

February 25, 2019

For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.

Project Files: Episode 15 — Rooftop Retrofit for Historic Detroit Building

Renovations resulted in a state-of-the-art music academy

Maria Taylor

February 5, 2019

The light load-bearing capacity of a 19th-century timber roof dictated an innovative HVAC retrofit for a historic downtown building renovation that's now home to the Detroit Institute of Music Education, a state-of-the-art music academy.

Refrigeration Retrofits Offer ‘Cool’ Savings for Supermarkets

Targeted upgrades can dramatically reduce energy use

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2019

Buying new, higher-efficiency refrigeration equipment can be cost prohibitive, which is why making targeted retrofits or upgrades to existing systems may make the most sense for many food retailers.

Comfort Transformation of a Historical 1935 Home

February 4, 2019

Large numbers of homes built before the 1950’s were designed with no consideration for air conditioning. To satisfy the needs of a modern lifestyle, Joe and Donna were determined to find the perfect solution, without expensive structural renovations that would jeopardize their home’s authentic design.

Johnson Controls to Introduce Open-Source Software for Targeting Retrofits

January 18, 2019

Johnson Controls developed the LEAN energy analysis technology over the past eight years and has used the tool to analyze retrofit opportunities in over 700 buildings. Berkeley Lab is working with Johnson Controls to automate and improve the LEAN energy analysis tool and create an open-source version of the tool for public use.

Old Bible College Converts to Youth Camp for Arts and Theater

Each building now has its own dedicated mechanical system to ensure comfort and efficiency

January 14, 2019

As campus facilities were inspected prior to purchase in April 2014, it was apparent that the old central heating system would require a substantial overhaul.

2015 Mechanical Xchange Special Supplement

December 1, 2018

This special publication will help commercial contractors stay on top of all the important trends in the HVAC industry. In this publication, we will cover items like predicting the future of rooftop units, showcasing energy savings achieved through retrofits, and how schools are saving energy with combined heat and power (CHP).

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.