ASHRAE Publishes Update To Principles Of HVAC
by HeidiTFM
Monday, February 8, 2010 9:59 AM
The new resource contains the most current ASHRAE procedures and definitive, yet easy to understand, treatment of building HVAC systems, from basic principles through design and operation.
Repurposed Drinking Fountains
by AnneTFM
Monday, February 8, 2010 9:51 AM
At an Ontario hospital, decommissioned drinking fountains were converted into hand washing units as an infection control measure.
FRIDAY FUNNY: For The Office That Has Everything
by HeidiTFM
Friday, February 5, 2010 10:50 AM
Got $100,000? Got loads of office paper that’s ready for recycling? Well, one Japanese firm will soon be releasing the perfect solution: White Goat.
Navigating A Path To Sustainability
by AnneTFM
Friday, February 5, 2010 9:50 AM
A report released by Environmental Systems, Inc. in December 2009 is aimed at helping financial and operations professionals sort through sustainability information to determine what is possible.
2008 TFM Readers' Choice Awards
by TFM Editors
From the February 2009 issue of Today's Facility Manager
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