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For a forward-thinking car dealership, the innovative solution to expensive real estate is to go up not out with a radiant and snowmelt system that kept the roof deck parking pad free of snow and ice.
With far-reaching goals for providing a roadmap for water use in Living Buildings,
this project is an attempt to close the water cycle.
October 2, 2024
A contestant in the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge, the PAE building’s sustainable water management showcases a comprehensive approach to achieving net-zero water use while redefining traditional notions of waste and promoting a closed-loop water cycle within the building.
A new energy-efficient and reliable heating system has impacted the hotel’s operational costs and environmental footprint.
September 2, 2024
The Oxford Hotel in Denver guts its outdated boilers and water heaters in favor of modern technology. Can it keep the hotel’s historic character while also improving total performance and helping achieve sustainability goals?
Key features include all-gender restrooms with hydro-powered, touch-free faucets; janitor’s closets; caretaker rooms; and pet relief areas.
September 2, 2024
The new 1.1-million-square-foot terminal at the Kansas City International Airport replaces five-decade-old horseshoe-shaped terminals. Plumbing designers incorporated all-gender restrooms into the space, as well as men’s and women’s facilities. Read on to hear the other innovative ideas Henderson Engineers used.
A SIM system on the roof of an NYC car dealership provides an unusual automobile storage solution.
July 1, 2024
Hydronic snow and ice melting systems using PEX tubing are ideal for projects with demanding winter requirements. Read on to discover how an NYC car dealership turned its roof into a vehicle storage area.
An uncommon fire protection problem with a straightforward solution.
June 3, 2024
Unreliable water pressure from a 1,000 gallons/minute pump serving an underground fire protection loop and connected to a 10-inch municipal water main precipitated the addition of a 250,000-gallon water storage tank to a research facility’s fire protection system.
Effective water management solutions are critical for an intelligent plumbing system.
April 1, 2024
Leaks and water damage can delay projects, require expensive repair and remediation, and increase insurance costs. Real-time water management solutions allow plumbing engineers to design systems that can stop leaks, conserve water and reduce a building’s carbon footprint.