BACnet Adds Language Options

HeidiTFM — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:09:27 +0000

BACnet approved final publication of eight addenda to the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135, A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks. BACnet has also embraced UTF-8, which will fully takes advantage of its compatibility with the existing ANSI/ASCII character set.

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ASHRAE Publishes Update to Principles of HVAC

HeidiTFM — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:59:56 +0000

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.

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Standard 189.1 Code for High Performance Green Buildings

HeidiTFM — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:58:01 +0000

The goal of Standard 189.1 is to provide significant energy reduction over that in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with a broader scope than Standard 90.1)and suggest minimum requirements for the siting, design, and construction of high performance, green buildings.

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AEDG for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

HeidiTFM — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:43:05 +0000

This latest guide focuses on energy saving strategies for small healthcare facilities up to 90,000 square feet in size, including acute care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, critical access hospitals, and inpatient community hospitals.

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Building Energy Labeling Pilot Program Launched

AnneTFM — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:04:45 +0000

The Building Energy Quotient Program has been launched by ASHRAE along with building industry groups and government agencies.

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ASHRAE, IES Look to Change Standard 90.1

HeidiTFM — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:43:03 +0000

Requirements to “lighten up” energy use and costs through fenestration, parking lot lighting, and other proposed measures are being recommended for Standard 90.1.

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ASHRAE Headquarters Receives Highest LEED Certification

HeidiTFM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:45:55 +0000

The Society’s office building in Atlanta, GA, which underwent a major renovation in 2008, is one of only six buildings in the state of Georgia to receive a LEED Platinum rating,

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Introductory BIM Guide Released by ASHRAE

HeidiTFM — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:09:42 +0000

An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is available as a free download from FacilityBlog.

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Datacom Contamination: Stopping It Before It Starts

HeidiTFM — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:15:40 +0000

While particle and gaseous contamination resulting from dust and dirt can lead to unexpected shutdowns of critical IT equipment, the connection between contamination and hardware failures is often overlooked.

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Existing Buildings Highlighted at ASHRAE Summer Meeting

HeidiTFM — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:01:30 +0000

“The vast majority of buildings that will exist in the year 2030 exist today,” said Gordon Holness, ASHRAE president. “If we are to have a material impact on overall energy use, it is through renovation of existing building stock.

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IFMA, ASHRAE Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Issues

HeidiTFM — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:59:11 +0000

The memorandum of understanding calls for sharing resources and collaborating on projects, publications, sustainability research, and educational offerings. ASHRAE and IFMA will also work together on legislative and regulatory issues through their Washington, DC, offices.

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IFMA Joins Group to Advise Department of Energy on High-Performance Green Building

HeidiTFM — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:06:33 +0000

IFMA has joined a consortium of other organizations from the building community that seeks to provide guidance and technical expertise on sustainability issues to the DOE’s Building Technologies Program.

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ASHRAE Grant Challenges Students On Plug Loads

AnneTFM — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:58:31 +0000

From computers to popcorn poppers to hair dryers, energy use in dormitories often runs rampant due an overload of appliances.

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AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition To Support Chicago Area Shelter

HeidiTFM — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00:27 +0000

Donation will mark eighth year of contribution from program entry fees and assist domestic violence shelter.

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Consortium To Advise DOE On High Performance Green Building Issues

HeidiTFM — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:18:57 +0000

Ten organizations form group to assist federal government on prime sustainability issues.

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Carrier Awarded Sisters Of Mercy Contract

HeidiTFM — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:12:05 +0000

Farmington, CT-based company continues connection with North Carolina campus following four years of service.

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Standard 90.1-2004 Established As National Reference Standard By DOE

HeidiTFM — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:48:58 +0000

States mandated to follow different ASHRAE standard in order to comply with 2005 energy legislation.

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Changes To Standard 90.1 Proposed

HeidiTFM — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:40:47 +0000

Proposed changes address applications not covered in the existing standard scope, such as requirements for laboratories, data center cooling, and kitchen exhausts.

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Energy Standard Open For Public Comment

AnneTFM — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:40:12 +0000

Changes to the purpose and scope of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as well as new lighting requirements are being proposed through public review.

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New Report Provides Roadmap For Energy Policy And Strategies In The New Administration

HeidiTFM — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:07:59 +0000

ASHRAE recommendations focus on five key areas for shaping energy policy.

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Federal Agency Issues Agenda On Net-Zero Energy Buildings

AnneTFM — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:44:26 +0000

The report, “Federal R&D Agenda for Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings,” was produced by the National Science and Technology Council’s Buildings Technology Research and Development Subcommittee.

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ASHRAE Dedicates Renovated Headquarters

AnneTFM — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:34:42 +0000

The 33,434 square foot building in Atlanta, last renovated in 1991, will serve as a “living laboratory” for energy efficiency and other sustainable strategies.

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Changes Proposed For ASHRAE Standards

HeidiTFM — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:52:28 +0000

Nearly three dozen addenda are on the table for consideration.

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Advanced Energy Design Guide Available For Free Download

HeidiTFM — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:10:27 +0000

Nine million tons of carbon dioxide. $600 million in energy costs: that’s the potential savings represented by 100,000 copies in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series now in circulation.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Yo! Engineering Gets Even Cooler

HeidiTFM — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:35:22 +0000

Wanna be cool? Impress your fellow engineers with this hit YouTube rap all about particle physics. Don’t forget to share it with your friends!

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