In 2018, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), a global engineering and architecture firm, constructed a new laboratory facility and installed an HVAC system that operated 24/7. The laboratory ...

Situated in the heart of Bentonville, Arkansas, The Ledger represents a step forward in sustainable, integrative building design. The innovative commercial and social hub supports the healthy and ...

In an era of LEED-certified construction and growing concern for sustainability, it comes as a surprise that constructing new, energy-efficient buildings can be less eco-friendly than renovating old ...

Modern residential construction in the UAE demonstrates the need for advanced thermal envelope solutions in hot, arid climates where cooling can account for up to 70% of peak electricity consumption.

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Discussion about more sustainable schools often begins and ends with one statement: It’s too expensive. The realities of funding school construction make it difficult for districts to weigh the short- ...

Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...

The Case of São Paulo, Brazil: Optimizing Wastewater treatment plants in the metropolitan area of Sao Paulo This case study focuses on the experience of São Paulo, Brazil and SABESP (Companhia de ...

Wearing an electricity-resistant Arc Flash suit, Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed attaches sensors to power lines to collect data on the energy use of two large air conditioning units. Auditors from the University ...