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Sized above code and built with redundancy, Fuse at Mason Square shows how plumbing systems can prepare buildings for a wetter, less predictable climate future.
For most plumbing engineers, designing water systems means designing to code.
How nearly 20 miles of new piping, 4.4 million gallons of harvested rainwater, and a complete systems overhaul are preparing one of the world’s most visited museums for its next 50 years.
On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks.
A case study on the Fifteen-Fifty high-rise — San Francisco’s first onsite graywater treatment system.
See how San Francisco’s Fifteen-Fifty high-rise achieves a 27% reduction in potable water demand through its pioneering onsite graywater treatment system.
This wiring dramatically reduces labor, material and retrofit costs while enabling efficient, scalable
decarbonization for existing buildings and thermal energy networks.
Discover how Class 4 wiring acts as a "secret weapon" for geothermal retrofits by bypassing electrical infrastructure bottlenecks to enable affordable building decarbonization.
A project spotlight on ThedaCare Medical Center-Fond du Lac, highlighting the benefits
of early geothermal discussions when designing for future energy savings
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.
A case study on the Mission Rock neighborhood — San Francisco’s first district-scale blackwater treatment system.
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.
Through initiatives like Sewing Seeds of Hope and partnerships with
programs such as Days for Girls, the international group helps young women stay in school and gain skills for self-sufficiency.
From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families.
Learn more about the key innovations that are currently driving the integration of sustainable plumbing practices.
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.
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.