The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability

Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.

Does your building pass the comfort test?

Occupants forever too hot or too cold? New test can help find the problem and help people chill.

Luxury townhomes fuse design and technology

Builders can step away from complicated technical jargon about smart home automation and introduce it for what it is: a lifestyle.

Precast concrete foundations start off affordable housing project

The project will be open to special needs individuals, with preference given to those with Asperger’s syndrome or multiple sclerosis.

HVAC controls keep Galapagos tortoise eggs at just the right temperature

To control sex selection it is vital to ensure that tortoise eggs are incubated at the designated temperatures.

1920s department store renovation earns LEED certification

All windows were replaced in keeping with the original profiles and in compliance with National Park Service guidelines to achieve Historic Tax Credits.

In a polluted world, high-performance buildings play pivotal role

New report: More than 95 percent of Earth’s population breathes unhealthy air

VRF system brings efficiency to historic building

Mackie Building poses challenges for installation of LG solution

Save the date for the 2019 AHR Expo in Atlanta

The show welcomes HVACR professionals serving commercial, industrial, residential and institutional markets.

Study: Aerosol-based duct sealing superior to traditional sealing methods

Approach particularly beneficial when access to ductwork limited

EPA honors LG Electronics as Energy Star Partner of the Year

LG was first recognized as ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2012.

Building green boosts efficiency, financial benefits

Approach quickly becoming standard for facilitiy construction

Haier advances take IAQ to higher level

Self-cleaning technology, automation remove contaminants, extend life of HVAC units

New solution uses fresh air to boost IAQ

FreshAire PTAC focuses on multifamily, lodging, commercial spaces

Smart thermostat makes comfort personal

Lux's Kono technology automatically adjusts for optimal comfort, savings