Case Studies
Window shades offer energy savings
Calvert high school’s skylight shades make use of daylighting while reducing HVAC costs. » more
Ventilation retrofit improves energy, IAQ
Duct-sealing technology helps high-rise reap energy savings, improve indoor air quality, and enhance comfort level for tenants. » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility
For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
Resorts define an energy strategy
MGM Resorts International has defined an energy and environmental strategy at its Las Vegas resorts. » more
Modular central plant helps library save energy, improve comfort
Installation of a modular central plant resulted in a 30% energy savings over a traditional plant for an Arizona library and recreation center. » more
Engineers integral to success of energy-efficient construction
Collaboration between the local utility and design teams spells success for a leading energy-efficiency program in San Diego. » more
Intelligent lighting improves data center efficiency
Centralized control of a data center’s lighting was achieved through implementing LEDs that improved lighting quality and increased visibility in the facility. » more
Modular ventilation system simplifies retrofit at San Francisco landmark
The Fanwall Technology modular fan-cube system replaced a single, large air-handler fan, lowering costs and reducing energy use at the Transamerica Pyramid. » more
Energy savings shine bright in Texas
Lock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. » more
Houston reaps benefits of energy-efficient equipment
The city of Houston recently implemented a number of energy conservation measures including replacing existing HVAC equipment, making central plant improvements, updating building management systems,... » more
Classroom acoustics affect student achievement
Classroom mechanical systems should be designed with lower noise levels to optimize student reading comprehension. » more
Hospital meets critical power needs
Phoenix Children's Hospital's emergency power supply system must meet emergency standby requirements for both a healthcare facility and a high-rise building. » more
Mississippi gains new commissioned facilities
CxBGS commissioned three new public safety facilities—and a command center for future disasters—in Harrison County, Miss. » more
Wisconsin hospital uses energy-efficient boiler
St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wis., earns the Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of a green healthcare initiative. » more
PV reflectivity safe for airports
Glare analysis performed via simulated environment for proposed PV array near airport. » more
Modular central plants can streamline engineering
Modular central plants can be less expensive to build, simplify design and specification, and require less space than traditional mechanical rooms. » more
Lighting controls: LEED Platinum in 15 days
In 2008, Boston-based developer Leggat McCall Properties decided to outfit its new 10,000-sq-ft office with energy-harvesting products from lighting control company ILLUMRA, a member of the EnOcean... » more
Desiccant dehumidification for surgical rooms
Some surgical rooms can tolerate no more than +/- 2% change in relative humidity; desiccant dehumidifiers can be used as standalone solutions. » more
System integration improves corporate campus
Johnson Controls' LEED-certified global headquarters in Glendale, Wis. features innovative lighting design and an HVAC system that integrates renewable energy sources among other sustainable... » more
Ceiling-mounted spot cooler cools server room
The University of Louisville Health Care Outpatient Center, in Louisville, Ky., had a problem with its server room overheating. The center decided on a MovinCool CM12 ceiling-mounted spot air... » more
Integrating lighting and HVAC retrofits
The renovation of lighting and the HVAC system in an existing building can greatly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. » more
Window shades offer energy savingsCalvert high school’s skylight shades make use of daylighting while reducing HVAC costs. » more
Ventilation retrofit improves energy, IAQ Duct-sealing technology helps high-rise reap energy savings, improve indoor air quality, and enhance comfort level for tenants. » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
Resorts define an energy strategyMGM Resorts International has defined an energy and environmental strategy at its Las Vegas resorts. » more
Modular central plant helps library save energy, improve comfort Installation of a modular central plant resulted in a 30% energy savings over a traditional plant for an Arizona library and recreation center. » more
Engineers integral to success of energy-efficient constructionCollaboration between the local utility and design teams spells success for a leading energy-efficiency program in San Diego. » more
Intelligent lighting improves data center efficiencyCentralized control of a data center’s lighting was achieved through implementing LEDs that improved lighting quality and increased visibility in the facility. » more
Modular ventilation system simplifies retrofit at San Francisco landmarkThe Fanwall Technology modular fan-cube system replaced a single, large air-handler fan, lowering costs and reducing energy use at the Transamerica Pyramid. » more
Energy savings shine bright in TexasLock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. » more
Houston reaps benefits of energy-efficient equipmentThe city of Houston recently implemented a number of energy conservation measures including replacing existing HVAC equipment, making central plant improvements, updating building management systems,... » more
Classroom acoustics affect student achievementClassroom mechanical systems should be designed with lower noise levels to optimize student reading comprehension. » more
Hospital meets critical power needsPhoenix Children's Hospital's emergency power supply system must meet emergency standby requirements for both a healthcare facility and a high-rise building. » more
Mississippi gains new commissioned facilitiesCxBGS commissioned three new public safety facilities—and a command center for future disasters—in Harrison County, Miss. » more
Wisconsin hospital uses energy-efficient boilerSt. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wis., earns the Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of a green healthcare initiative. » more
PV reflectivity safe for airportsGlare analysis performed via simulated environment for proposed PV array near airport. » more
Modular central plants can streamline engineeringModular central plants can be less expensive to build, simplify design and specification, and require less space than traditional mechanical rooms. » more
Lighting controls: LEED Platinum in 15 daysIn 2008, Boston-based developer Leggat McCall Properties decided to outfit its new 10,000-sq-ft office with energy-harvesting products from lighting control company ILLUMRA, a member of the EnOcean... » more
Desiccant dehumidification for surgical roomsSome surgical rooms can tolerate no more than +/- 2% change in relative humidity; desiccant dehumidifiers can be used as standalone solutions. » more
System integration improves corporate campusJohnson Controls' LEED-certified global headquarters in Glendale, Wis. features innovative lighting design and an HVAC system that integrates renewable energy sources among other sustainable... » more
Ceiling-mounted spot cooler cools server roomThe University of Louisville Health Care Outpatient Center, in Louisville, Ky., had a problem with its server room overheating. The center decided on a MovinCool CM12 ceiling-mounted spot air... » more
Integrating lighting and HVAC retrofitsThe renovation of lighting and the HVAC system in an existing building can greatly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. » more
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