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Engineering a new habitat for the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Bird House
with efficient water systems and an innovative HVAC design.
January 8, 2024
The Smithsonian Institution’s Bird House at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute underwent a six-year, $69 million project to upgrade the space with efficient water systems and an innovative HVAC design. More than 170 individual birds representing 70-plus species are on view.
BF Nagy recalls some of the energy technologies that have grown over the last year, including three projects using wastewater energy recovery to heat buildings.
California contractor restores heating system after years of neglect.
December 4, 2023
Contractors know all about the importance of maintenance on home heating systems. Convincing some homeowners, however, is a completely different story.
The project will provide high-performance heating and cooling to the 400,000-square-foot Jerry E. Abramson terminal building.
December 4, 2023
As a part of its $400 million SDF Next Program, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is installing a high-performance heating and cooling system to conserve energy and reduce its carbon footprint. The program is targeting a 45 percent overall energy reduction.
Tax incentives and rebates can bring down the initial cost, and the technology reduces greenhouse emissions.
November 3, 2023
More homeowners are considering heat pump water heaters to lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse emissions. Read on to see how this Massachusetts home renovation used the technology to deliver consistent hot water while offering long-term savings on energy bills.
A significant contributor to the improved energy efficiency at WGAL happened because of the boiler replacement.
November 3, 2023
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, WGAL went on with its renovation plan to upgrade the HVAC systems and modernize the facility. Moore Engineering and mechanical contractor CMC collaborated to increase the efficiency of the heating, air and IAQ systems.