Thinking Inside the Box: A New Twist on Proven Technologies
January 11, 2012GHT recently held an internal competition to recognize the most innovative MEP engineering solution developed by our staff in 2011. We were expecting the votes to pour in for designs...
View ArticleThe Best Value Applications of SSL/LED Lighting
January 23, 2012New tools and technologies that help create high performance buildings seem to spring up daily and evolve quickly. One of the most promising advancements is solid state lighting (SSL),...
View ArticleWhy Plug Loads Matter
February 24, 2012The building industry has made significant progress with integrating energy conservation into standard operating procedures. Advancements in building systems, envelopes, and controls...
View ArticleRaise Ceiling Heights with a DOAS System
May 18, 2012Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) have been gaining popularity as an HVAC solution, largely due to the significant energy savings they make possible. Another benefit of these systems is...
View ArticleThe Path to Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
July 18, 2012When designing a new building, the effort to be energy efficient can be fairly straightforward: Use available technology and design techniques to present the optimum combination of upfront...
View ArticleOccupancy vs. Vacancy Sensors
March 4, 2013Occupancy sensors provide automated lighting control in enclosed offices, open work spaces, and shared amenity spaces; they are typically deployed with automatic on, automatic off, and...
View ArticleEnergy Management Strategies Can Help Reduce the Impact of Rising Electricity...
September 17, 2014As electricity costs continue to rise, building owners and operators – and tenants with triple net leases – must keep a constant eye on energy use. To help you manage your efforts,...
View ArticleDetailed Energy Metering Can Benefit Tenants and Owners
December 5, 2011When implemented properly, detailed energy metering and tracking can benefit both tenants and building owners. Measuring energy use provides a benchmark for improvement, and when...
View ArticleWater Reclamation: Beyond Faucets and Fixtures
November 3, 2011Energy conservation has become a sustainable design standard. Progressive designers are focusing on water conservation as their next challenge and are moving beyond faucets and fixtures...
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