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The award-winning magazine from ASHRAE helps members of the building industry learn the benefits of high performance design through case studies of exemplary buildings. ASHRAE members also receive a free digital subscription to HPB. Print subscriptions can also be purchased.

07/07/2020

A deep energy retrofit at Kyoto Station in Japan slashed heating and cooling plant energy by more than half. The station changed its heat source from gas-fired steam to electricity using high-efficiency inverter chillers and air-source heat pumps. In total, primary energy was reduced 33%. https://www.hpbmagazine.org/kyoto-station-kyoto-japan/

02/06/2020

Montana State University’s campus is a living laboratory that tests building technologies that will achieve low carbon operation. MSU recently improved a district energy system that serves campus “districts.” Now, the lessons learned from that district are informing the plans for the campus’ next energy district.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/montana-state-university

05/05/2020

Changes in architectural trends are influencing mechanical designs, which can affect acoustics. Mandy Kachur, P.E., Member ASHRAE, explores solutions that incorporate good acoustic design and sustainability efforts to create healthier environments and increase occupant comfort. http://ow.ly/veaO50zuswF

07/04/2020

What was once of a "cathedral of steel" manufacturing plant is now an energy-efficient headquarters. Strategies such as locating the central utility plant in the parking garage increased efficiency and resulted in other benefits including noise reductions. http://ow.ly/gjaH50yLlvE

03/03/2020

Passive building principles can lead to lower energy use and lower space-conditioning loads without jeopardizing indoor air quality, durability, comfort and resilience. Explore passive building principles and how they can apply to a variety of building types. http://ow.ly/nhOl50yxKoN

04/02/2020

To help one Florida town fortify itself against hurricanes, Alys Beach, Fla., has elevated its minimum acceptable design standards by adopting resilient design standards for its infrastructure and buildings. http://ow.ly/gAwg50y7lkY

07/01/2020

The beginning of a decade sprouts forward-thinking innovation. From human-centric lighting to securing the building Internet of Things, industry players discuss what they are expecting from 2020. http://ow.ly/OKOh50xO0KF

03/12/2019

Commercial and industrial lighting technologies play a prominent role within utility-sponsored energy-efficiency programs throughout the U.S. An HPB article discusses a recent industry study that analyzed lifetime savings and peak demand savings potential for LEDs and networked lighting controls. http://ow.ly/YRty50xqXaf

05/11/2019

Using key performance indicators to achieve optimum energy savings is an important strategy for ensuring a building is operating as designed. http://ow.ly/Eozr50x1gL5

01/10/2019

Lakeside Senior Apartments are permanently affordable homes for senior residents who are low income and formerly homeless. The building’s design combines healthy materials and systems with social resilience. http://ow.ly/BW9b50womaV

03/09/2019

A renovation of St. Patrick's Cathedral maintained the landmark church's historic fabric and resulted in annual energy use reductions of 30%. From installing a 10 well geothermal plant to venting stained glass, every square inch of the cathedral was touched. http://www.hpbmagazine.org/St-Patricks-Cathedral-New-York-New-York

20/08/2019

A proposed energy code for the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca, N.Y., is written to keep construction costs the same while measurably reducing energy use and carbon emissions in new buildings. http://www.hpbmagazine.org/Ithacas-Example

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