Could āsmartā building facades heat and cool buildings?
A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.
Stantec | Jun 8, 2024
8 ways to cool a factory
Whichever way you look at itāfrom a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angleāthere are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace.
Stantec | Apr 18, 2024
The next destination: Passive design airports
Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupantsāwe can design airports using Passive House standards.
Stantec | Mar 18, 2024
A modular construction solution to the mental healthcare crisis
Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner, Stantec, shares a tested solution for the overburdened emergency department: Modular hub-and-spoke design.
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