Rescuing a Closed-Loop Geothermal System
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2024
When a geothermal system has problems with overheating, Nelson Mechanical Design installs the solution.
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Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2024
When a geothermal system has problems with overheating, Nelson Mechanical Design installs the solution.
Pro Builder
MARCH 29, 2022
Geothermal Heat Pumps Are the Cost-Effective Home Energy Sources of the Future. Geothermal heat pumps use natural convection from the earth to provide heating, air conditioning, and hot water, making them a cost-effective and energy efficient alternative to traditional heat pumps, according to The Washington Post. Read more.
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Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
This rescue project started with a catastrophic leak in a 20-ton geothermal system that served nine heat pumps.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 26, 2023
Whisper Valley houses the largest geothermal infrastructure in the US, and is the first zero-energy capable master planned community in Austin.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Tight Building Envelope A home’s building envelope is a critical part of green architecture. Include Green Technology Consider Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, radiant flooring, and geothermal heating and cooling systems when building a home.
Wolgast Corporation
APRIL 26, 2024
The additional cost depends primarily on the level of certification you’d like to achieve because the higher the level of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) point rating system the more green materials and equipment you need, which usually have an elevated cost. The advantages are more concrete to determine.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21. The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Body Image: read more.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 25, 2012
Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > Geothermal “Big Tent” Event to take Place August 16. Geothermal “Big Tent” Event to take Place August 16. Geothermal business is the fastest growing segment of the HVAC industry. Green Products - August 2008.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems, which harness moderate and constant temperatures just below the Earth’s surface, are being deployed in nearly every region of the world and in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments with great success.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 24, 2012
Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > Hands-on geothermal expo set for Sept. Hands-on geothermal expo set for Sept. Ohio is one of the leading states for geothermal installations. UA ‘Green Trailer’ To Debut At The 2011 AHR EXPO. Wastewater.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Hastings on Hudson, a village with a population of just over 9,400, located east of the Hudson River, less than 20 miles north of Times Square, conducted a final public hearing last evening on its custom written Green Building Code. nor any of the national green codes, rating systems or standards.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2013
McGraw Hill Education has published a follow-on graduate level textbook to its highly successful Geothermal HVAC: Green Heating and Cooling undergraduate textbook, published in 2011. Geothermal' Greg Cunniff of Taco explains hydronics in relation to W2W geo.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 25, 2014
Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. ” Only days before the green building bond sale, on May 12, 2014, Regency was honored by the U.S. Green building bonds are a new investment vehicle in the U.S.
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) has launched a new research center that is focused on advancing the energy efficiency of buildings through better design.
BD+C
APRIL 28, 2014
A new report by engineering giant Arup analyzes current research and trends about green space in cities and how it can benefit urban communities socially, economically, and environmentally. Body Image: read more. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
MAY 16, 2014
Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced the opening of the application period for the expanded 2014 Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Home > Green > Geothermal > California Geo Bill passes General Assembly. Championed by the new California Geothermal Heat Pump Lobby Coalition (CalGeo), AB 2339 (Williams/V.M. Plumbing Contractor. Residential Plumbing. Wastewater. Piping Fire Sprinklers.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. She said, ‘It sounds like you’re going to build it green,’” Hewitt recalled. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 5, 2015
s Avondale residential development project, which will feature geothermal-based heating and cooling across 100 percent of its homes. ClimateMaster Inc. announced the groundbreaking of Moore, Oklahoma-headquartered McAlister Construction Inc.’s
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2015
Geothermal is an innovative and green approach in itself, however, the Davis Building's design secret is the supplemental cutting-edge technology. University of Findlay's new science building design saves $59,000 in energy and $7,500 in maintenance annually versus traditional HVAC systems. read more.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 11, 2013
The Bosch Green Living Awards program will recognize and reward residential and light commercial installations employing Bosch boilers, water heaters, geothermal heat pumps or a combination of each judged noteworthy for overall design, execution and energy efficiency attainment. Geothermal' and Canada.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Award-winning, multifamily, mixed-use building to deliver the data that proves the technology.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2015
The Guthrie Green park and arts complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma is using innovative geothermal systems for heating and cooling. read more.
BD+C
DECEMBER 17, 2013
The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced its third annual “Best of Green Schools” list , which recognizes top educational institutions, individuals and initiatives across the country for environmental efforts.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Words like “green,” sustainability, dependence on foreign oil, drilling, clean coal, solar, geothermal, etc. And do you think either of them really understands the ins and outs of geothermal? The list goes on. I think both men favor the idea of a more sustainable planet, but the route is a little different. read more
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Green golf homes may feature solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, LED lighting, and insulated glass windows. And although the green version of golf homes can be 15% more expensive, owners could save money if they plan to own for a while. Green Design. Size: 2,780 square feet.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
Architects Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Geothermal Technology Sustainable Development Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Museums Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Energy Efficiency Sustainability' Body Image: read more.
BD+C
JANUARY 10, 2019
Canada , is the first building to meet the Canada Green Building Council’s new zero-carbon design standard. The building is heated and cooled through a geothermal system buried 150 meters underground. Evolv1, a 110,000 sf Class A office building in Waterloo, Ont., The foyer features a three-story living wall composed of 4,000 plants.
Constructonomics
AUGUST 14, 2012
My friend failed to explain exactly what she meant when she said she lived in a green house. I was thinking shades of green, not 20 watt light bulbs and a gravitational water supply that trickled at best. Three decades ago, going green was on the fringe. It might be time to revisit the myths about green living—I did.
Green Home Design Architect
MAY 20, 2009
Thinking of incorporating a geothermal energy system into your green home? Geothermal Heat Pumps, the most common use of geothermal energy systems in green homes, use stable ground or water temperatures near the earth’s surface to provide heating, air conditioning, and in most cases, hot water.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards. New Expert Panelist on Green Education. How Geothermal and Radiant Heat can Save Money and be More Comfortable. Name: Kelly Hart.
SAB Magazine
JUNE 4, 2014
Miscellaneous Canadian Green Building Awards FSC-certified wood geothermal boreholes LEED Platinum certification Living Building Challenge SabMagazine solar photovoltaics Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine VanDusen Botanical Garden'
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
Embedding resilience into building solutions is the theme at the BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland expo and conference , September 9-11 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. Body Image: read more.
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2023
The trend toward electrification is being accelerated by upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements for large publicly traded companies as well as by the ongoing greening of the grid. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S.,
BD+C
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Architects Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Office Building Energy Efficiency Green Sustainability'
BD+C
DECEMBER 5, 2018
The 80,000 sf store is outfitted with solar panels on the roof and in the parking lot, and incorporates a geothermal heating system. Simons aims to generate considerable marketing benefits from its green efforts. Canadian fashion retailer Simons opened its first net-zero store this year in Quebec City.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
But energy or “green” mortgages could address the increase in energy usage while increasing a home’s value and affordability. Green Design. Green Projects. Midday consumption rose by 35%, mainly due to telecommuting, the desire for more rooms to supplement business closures, such as exercise rooms. Read More. .
BD+C
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
The $15 million Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, a net-zero facility, is applying for certification from three of the world's most stringent green rating systems—the Living Building Challenge, LEED Platinum, and the Sustainable Sites Initiative. read more.
Contractor Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The intent is to use the buildings to show what is possible with current energy- and water-saving technology; to inspire and educate professionals and consumers about the benefits of sustainable, high-performance home strategies. read more.
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 9, 2016
Building density and land values make geothermal almost impossible. NEW YORK — The climate and tall buildings make solar applications very difficult. Landmark regulations make even venting a challenge. And to top it off a good deal of your customer base is just plain cost-averse. read more.
The Korte Company
AUGUST 17, 2018
While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking. It’s also free.
Natural Building
AUGUST 12, 2021
The building was designed to meet the Living Building Challenge and features include solar hot water, photovoltaic panels, geothermal borehole, and a beautiful living roof. The undulating green roofs are located on the “petals” and are planted with grasses and colorful bulbs.
Fieldwire
APRIL 18, 2022
Enhancing your construction company’s sustainability practices allows you to create more green jobs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established green building standards that target construction professionals. You may also install solar panels and geothermal energy systems in new structures.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 30, 2019
The facts are gleaned from a review of the court pleadings and are instructive for everyone buying or selling a green building. have solar panels installed in addition to the geothermal HVAC systems, Despite this, both homes’ BGE energy reports show the. The two homes. The case is Jeremy Simons et ux, et al v.
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