BF Nagy

BF Nagy specializes in sustainable technology solutions, government energy initiatives and modern economics. He has written two books and more than 200 feature articles on these topics. His new book, "Proven Climate Solutions," will be published in 2024 and features chapter contributions from 13 other well-known engineers, economists and environmentalists. In conjunction with the book, a new film will also be released.

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Viral Stories of Failure and Triumph

Proper installation of pipe insulation is good for business.

January 31, 2019

BF Nagy

We now live in a world where the mainstream media and social media are serving up daily news less distinguishable from entertainment than ever before.

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Eight Key Plumbing, HVAC Trends for 2019

Zero-energy buildings, green financing, pre-fab, 3D design and design-build continue to make a big impact on the industry.

January 5, 2019

BF Nagy

Happy 2019 and welcome to a time when it’s difficult to tell fact from fancy, “messaging” from reality and results from wish lists — especially for those still in a celebratory haze following New Year festivities. It might be my only opportunity to find a few believers for some of the more creative among my industry predictions.

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Capturing Heat from Ice

Leading hockey arenas reduce emissions with heat reclamation.

December 3, 2018

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What do the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, St Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes have in common? They’re National Hockey League teams and their arenas are getting greener. For St Louis it was their game rink; for the others, it was the practice sheets.

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Welcome to the Clean Energy Age

Designing zero-energy or near-zero-energy buildings is becoming more mainstream in some areas of the country.

November 3, 2018

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Low-energy, zero-energy, energy-positive and passive-house buildings are being built by the thousands across North America.

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Radiant Design: Learning by Doing

Three projects show the versatility of radiant heating and cooling systems.

October 5, 2018

BF Nagy

Radiant hydronic systems are certainly not new but as these three projects show, they keep improving and designers continue to innovate. Could it be that radiant hydronics is finding new believers?

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Water-Positive Buildings Are Bubbling Up

When combined with modern technology, reclaimed water methods can be used effectively in commercial applications.

August 27, 2018

BF Nagy

Capturing and reclaiming water, once an idea primarily of interest to environmentalists, is serious business today as municipalities’ aging water infrastructures and shrinking budgets are under stress. Combined with modern technology, these old ideas are finding new uses in commercial applications.