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Explore how New York’s oldest operating theater overcame a looming utility crisis by implementing a custom 80-ton VRF retrofit that delivers modern climate control without compromising its historic Italian Renaissance charm.
Mental health facility replaces a century-old deteriorating steam plant with a state-of-the-art hydronic system, improving comfort, efficiency and care across three campus facilities.
Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency.
How smart plumbing systems can help protect irreplaceable art and artifacts.
March 2, 2026
Discover how advanced plumbing engineering and "smart" leak detection systems act as the invisible guardians of our cultural heritage by protecting irreplaceable museum collections from water damage.
A project spotlight on ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, highlighting the benefits
of early geothermal discussions when designing for future energy savings
March 2, 2026
Discover how early design advocacy and integrated engineering brought a high-efficiency vertical geothermal system to life at ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, delivering significant life-cycle savings and sustainable performance.
Discover how thoughtful engineering and a passion for brewing combine to help create craft brewery systems that deliver quality and consistency.
February 2, 2026
Louis van Belle, PE, combines his passion for homebrewing with professional expertise to explain how the core ingredients of beer shape the unique mechanical and plumbing demands of a modern brewery.
A case study on the Mission Rock neighborhood — San Francisco’s first district-scale blackwater treatment system.
January 5, 2026
This case study explores how a risk-based, multi-barrier blackwater treatment system at San Francisco’s Mission Rock meets stringent microbial log reduction targets to enable safe, large-scale onsite non-potable water reuse.
Learn more about the key innovations that are currently driving the integration of sustainable plumbing practices.
October 1, 2025
From rainwater harvesting to geothermal systems and smart leak detection, John A. Mullen explores how cutting-edge plumbing strategies are reshaping sustainable design in 2025 to meet the challenges of climate change, efficiency, and public health.
The use of plastic pipe wins industry award for Waterline project.
September 1, 2025
Austin’s tallest building, the 74-story Waterline, uses PEX and CPVC piping to boost energy efficiency, cut installation costs by 20%, and meet LEED Gold goals—earning Project of the Year honors.
Teamwork and coordination during design and construction resulted in a widely celebrated venue listed on Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2024.
September 1, 2025
What does it take to build the world’s first stadium for a professional women’s soccer team? At CPKC Stadium, sustainable plumbing, smart drainage, and innovative design come together to redefine game day — and green building — in Kansas City.
The project involved a complete overhaul of the school’s previously deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, which included poor hygiene conditions and broken toilets.