VRF systems take off in the US

Invented in Japan, VRF systems have been around for almost three decades and are widely used in Asia, Europe, and South America.

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Sustainable Furniture Specification Guide

If you need to order new or replacement furnishings, it’s worth your time to learn the ins and outs of furniture specification.

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Three Steps to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the most important aspects of facility maintenance because it directly affects the health, productivity and comfort of building occupants.Click here for complete article …

Fuel Cell Milestone Reached Over the last three years, nearly 1,200 fuel cells have been deployed in emergency backup power units and material handling equipment. Click here for complete article …

Colors for Contemporary Commercial Architecture
New buildings have now been transformed and fragmented and they display movement and innovation thanks to the versatility of color.
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iPads and Tablets for Energy and Facility Management
Opportunities to utilize iPads and Android tablets for more of our everyday work as energy auditors and energy and facility management professionals. Click here for complete article …

After the Energy Audit
What comes after the audit is the key. Here’s where it gets complicated, because there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for setting and achieving energy reduction goals.
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