
How "COOL" - In the future, this electricity-free tech could help cool buildings in metro
The future of A/C.... Date: August 5, 2019 Source: University at Buffalo Engineers have designed a new system to help cool buildings in crowded metro areas without consuming electricity. This is an important innovation as cities learn ways to adapt to climate changes. The system consists of "special material - an inexpensive polymer/aluminum film" that's installed at the bottom of a box as "a specially designed solar 'shelter.'" The film helps keep surroundings cool by absor

Taking the fear out of Halloween for Facility Managers
Various shades of bright red and orange leaves invade our world as the air grows cooler by the day. The arrival of autumn means Halloween is approaching us. Halloween is a holiday many of us can't get enough of every year. It's all about the rush you get from being scared! But for facilities and building managers, the thought of being frightened this time of year is not fun or a rush. These individuals are always wondering what the next issue could possibly be around the corn

HVAC that Predicts the Future
We do quite a lot of data center work, and one topic that comes up now again is using instantaneous IT power usage to control cooling capaci

HVAC Jargon All Architects Need To Know!
As an engineer, one of the hardest things I've ever tackled is understanding how to communicate technical ideas and details in a non-tec