ASHRAE Publishes Standard 189.1
ORLANDO, Fla.—ASHRAE has published ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, the first U.S. code-intended commercial green building standard. Published Friday, the standard is intended to be adopted into local codes. It covers site sustainability, water-use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and the building’s impact on the atmosphere, materials and resources. “Provisions in the standard can reduce negative environmental impacts through high-performance building design, construction and operations practices,” said ASHRAE President Gordon Holness. “Ultimately, the aim is not just energy efficiency but a balance of environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, occupant comfort and well being and community sensitivity, all while supporting the goal of sustainable development.”
2010 AHR Expo Big in Attendance, Scope
ORLANDO, Fla.—Orlando again proved to be a strong location for AHR Expo. Preregistered attendance totaled 23,909, 12% more than the preregistered attendance of the 2005 Show here. This number does not include 14,829 people registered as exhibitors, and the estimated 5,000-plus attendees who registered onsite. In terms of exhibit space, the Show was the eighth largest of the 62 stagings of AHR Expo with 354,454 square feet (8.14 acres) of net exhibit space. There are 1,826 exhibitors on the floor, including 370 international exhibitors and 209 who are exhibiting for the first time. ASHRAE is a cosponsor of AHR Expo, with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). The Show manager is International Exposition Company.
AHR Expo Attendees Say 2010 to be Good Year
ORLANDO, Fla.—Most AHR attendees say 2010 will be a good year for business and most think it will be better or much better than 2009.
Among findings:
• The best prospects for business are retrofit (54%) followed by maintenance (28%) and new construction (18%). Hospitals/health care is seen as the best market sector.
• 90% say they are interested in seeing products that are promoted as “green” or sustainable.
• 97% say they’re also interested in seeing products promoted as energy efficient.
These are among results of this year’s survey of pre-registered Expo attendees. Some 865 participated in the survey conducted in the first two weeks of January.
Click here to view results from this survey, and the companion survey of exhibitors.
Danfoss Performer VSD Named Innovation Awards ‘Product of the Year’
ORLANDO, Fla.—The Performer VSD from Danfoss was named “Product of the Year” at the 2010 AHR Expo Innovation Awards ceremony. The product was one of the winners previously selected as Innovation Awards winners in nine industry categories. The Performer VSD won in the “Green Building” category. It integrates a variable-speed scroll compressor, a drive, and control electronics for EEV, as well as a condenser fan and reversing valve. John Galyen, president of Danfoss’s Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning North America division, accepted the award. “Our company is continually investing in innovation,” he said. Danfoss has received eight Innovation Awards in the last eight years. Also at the ceremony, $10,875 in proceeds from Innovation Awards entry fees was donated to the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville for installation of an HVAC system at a facility that serves local youth.
ASHRAE News
ASHRAE Conference to Focus on Existing Urban Buildings
To guide the building community and government in reducing energy use, ASHRAE is hosting Existing Buildings in Urban Areas: Dramatically Cutting the Energy Waste, a conference that will address theoretical and practical matters associated with major improvements in the energy efficiency of existing buildings. The conference will be held April 19–20 at the Grand Hyatt in New York.
Feature of the Week
Acoustic Design In Green Buildings
By Chris Field, Ph.D.
According to the author, sustainable design practices have impact on acoustic design and often introduce acoustic design challenges. However, following considerations for sustainable buildings, practical acoustic design strategies can be applied.
This article was originally published in September 2008. Click here to download the article. It will be available here through Feb. 11.
After Feb. 11, access to the article from this eNewsletter will no longer be available. It will remain available for free download by Members here and for purchase by nonmembers in the ashrae.org bookstore.
Product News
Low H2O Radiators From Jaga
ALBANY, N.Y.—Jaga introduces the “Energy Savers” Low-H2O line of radiators. The radiators require only 10% the water of traditional panel radiators, resulting in significant energy savings. This lowers energy bills for home owners and reduces annual CO2 emissions per radiator by almost 220 lb (100 kg).
Compressor Controller From Full Gauge Controls
CANOAS, Brazil—Full Gauge Controls offers the MT-512Ri LOG digital instrument for walk-in and display coolers. It features a relay that commands up to 1 HP compressors without a magnetic contactor, as well as a timer with a programmable cooling and defrosting times. The device also features a programmable digital filter, which prevents the compressor from constant switches while the door is temporarily open.
Solar Shingles From Dow Chemical Company
MIDLAND, Mich.—The Dow Chemical Company offers the DOW POWERHOUSE line of solar shingles—photovoltaic solar panels in the form of shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials. The product reduces installation costs because the conventional roofing shingles and solar generating shingles are installed simultaneously.
