Green Building

Johnson Controls and Accenture Join Forces on New AI-Enabled OpenBlue Innovation Centers

July 12, 2022

The focus will be on developing new hardware and software built around 5G and IoT, adding greater system connectivity, control and visualization for building environments.

ASHRAE Commits to Broad Building Decarbonization Initiatives

July 12, 2022

ASHRAE has issued a position document on building decarbonization and its role on mitigating the negative carbon impact of buildings on the environment.

Alternative Energy

Crypto Expansion

Addressing the energy per transaction dilemma.

July 4, 2022

Max Rohr

One cryptocurrency transaction uses more energy than the average U.S. household does in a month.

Feature

Do Compact Plumbing Systems Actually Work? — Part 2

Post-construction performance testing at multifamily projects.

July 4, 2022

Pressure losses in the shower can create unhappy tenants. And problems can occur even with proper planning and design.

The Future is Now

Greening Industrial Processes

Technology for low-energy homes, green cement and green steel is making inroads to decarbonization and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

July 4, 2022

BF Nagy

Early adopters of new technologies are considered visionaries, thinking years ahead of the majority. Mainstream entities fight this technological evolution — especially when it has economic ramifications.

Johnson Controls Backs Call on G7 to Consider New Carbon Prices

June 28, 2022

George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls, co-signs a letter with global executives urging G7 country leaders meeting this week to accelerate action to shore up emissions reduction plans.

ASHRAE Welcomes 2022-23 President, Officers and Directors

June 27, 2022

ASHRAE is pleased to introduce its 2022-23 Society president, executive committee officers and directors.

ASHRAE and DOE Renew MOU Agreement

June 23, 2022

The agreement defines parameters on how ASHRAE and the DOE will collaborate more closely to continue to advance and promote mutual interests.

ASHRAE to Observe World Refrigeration Day

June 21, 2022

World Refrigeration Day is an international initiative that raises the awareness of cooling's benefits and inspires development and adoption of innovative and sustainable cooling solutions.