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Efficient Heating & Cooling for Your Business with Mini Splits

Wolgast Corporation

When it comes to heating and cooling in small commercial building additions, remodels, or IT/server rooms, traditional central HVAC systems often fall short. Thats where mini split heating and cooling systems offer a smart, flexible solution. Units can be mounted to a wall, sat on the floor like a radiator, or recessed in the ceiling.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. With a 95 percent net to gross floor area ratio, the SEC stands out for its efficiency in a school setting. Notable glazing properties include 0.28

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Harvard University’s new building features hydroformed facade for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Operable windows are integrated into every third unit.

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints.

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Reinventing Empty Buildings via Office-to-Lab Conversions

Civil + Structural Engineer

In this new market reality, efficiently adapting empty commercial space for the expansion needs of research and development is valuable on many levels. Take Xcel Energy, for example. By utilizing solar technology and electric heat instead of gas, we helped Xcel Energy reach its sustainability goals.